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COMCASA: Another Step Forward for the United States and India
By Jeff Smith
The conclusion of the COMCASA agreement between India and the United States is a big deal.
A Second Trump-Kim Summit Looks Likelier Than Ever: Why That's Not a Surprise
By Ankit Panda
The White House confirms that it is in the process of "coordinating" a second meeting between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un.
The Key to Securing the Indo-Pacific: Japanese Constitutional Reform?
By Robert Farley
How interrelated are the issues of Japan's constitutional reform debate and ongoing questions about preserving Asia's status quo?
Chinese Navy Frigates Trail Japanese Helicopter Destroyer in the South China Sea
By Ankit Panda
The incident was caught on tape by a Japanese television network.
Nepal’s Communist Government Tightens Its Grip on Civil Society
By Arun Budhathoki
A new set of draconian laws is setting Nepal on a troubling trajectory.
Making Sense of North Korea's Nuclear-Free Foundation Day Military Parade: First Takeaways
By Ankit Panda
North Korea chose not to parade its nuclear-capable missiles. What does that say?
What the Recently Concluded US-India COMCASA Means
By Ankit Panda
After years of negotiation, the two sides concluded a major communications agreement.
‘Amma Meri’ and the Dark Side of Rural Poverty in India
By Avinash Giri
A new short film attempts to bridge the gap between imagined and real poverty in India.
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: September 9, 2018 Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
US Department of Justice Charges North Korean With 2014 Sony Hack, 2017 WannaCry 2.0 Ransomware Attack
By Ankit Panda
An unsealed criminal complaint details the nature of North Korean cyber activity.
Theater Commands in India: A Force Structure Ripe for Transition?
By Joy Mitra
Is it time for India to move to Joint Theater Commands?
Continuing Convergence: India-US 2+2 Meeting Shows Inexorable Progress in the Relationship
By Harsh V. Pant
India and the United States took a major leap with the successful conclusion of the first-ever 2+2 dialogue.