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Koreas Begin Land Mine Removal at Joint Security Area, Per Recent Military Agreement
By Ankit Panda
The two sides have started implementing a recent military tension reduction agreement.
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: September 30, 2018 Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
Reviewing the Fifth Inter-Korean Summit: Denuclearization, Military CBMs, and More
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
How long can Moon Jae-in keep the U.S.-North Korea diplomatic process on track?
Another E-Curfew in Kashmir
By Parul Abrol
In the world's largest democracy, regular internet shutdowns continue apace.
Building Confidence in Denuclearization: A Roadmap for the Korean Peninsula
By Tom Plant
Unlocking progress on denuclearization will take carefully thought-out confidence-building.
Northeast India Gets Closer to ASEAN, Courtesy of Bhutan
By Rupakjyoti Borah
A new air route brings northeast India closer than ever to Southeast Asia.
Afghan Chief Executive: US-Afghanistan Bilateral Security Agreement Here to Stay
By Ankit Panda
Despite recent rumblings, the U.S.-Afghanistan Bilateral Security Agreement isn't going anywhere.
The Future of CPEC: Enter Saudi Arabia?
By Umair Jamal
Why Saudi Arabia may be interested in joining the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
Fake Flags: At-Sea Sanctions Enforcement and Ship Identity Falsification
By Olivia Vassalotti and Cameron Trainer
Fraudulent ship registration makes the already challenge task of sanctions enforcement more difficult.
Amid Growing Bilateral Tensions, China Denies US Port Call Request for Hong Kong
By Ankit Panda
The decision to deny a port call was announced a day after the U.S. approved a possible arms package for Taiwan.
How to Bail Out Pakistan and Augment American Leverage
By Max Frost
A bailout for Pakistan should be contingent on reforms and transparency.
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: September 23, 2018 Edition
By Ankit Panda
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