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What the Trump Administration's Decision to Disinvite the Chinese Navy From RIMPAC 2018 Means
By Ankit Panda
The U.S. takes a long overdue step, but don't expect it to shift the needle on how China behaves in the South China Sea.
Why Pakistan's Ruling Elite Are Losing the Narrative War Against Radical Islamists
By Umair Jamal
Pakistan's government has lost the brief momentum it had to fight radical Islamist groups.
The Trump-Kim Summit, North Korea's 'New Strategic Line,' and Pompeo's 'Bold Approach' 2.0
By Ankit Panda
The United States is right that North Korea seeks economic betterment, but misses the mark on how it seeks this goal.
A Flight of Fancy: Is India Finally Taking Air Connectivity in the Northeast Seriously?
By Priyanka Borpujari
Could the BJP fly its way into a fantasy of a resource-rich Arunachal Pradesh?
South China Sea: What China's First Strategic Bomber Landing on Woody Island Means
By Ankit Panda
Expect these bombers to come to one of China's three airstrip-equipped Spratly artificial islands soon.
What's Behind India's Recent Outreach to North Korea?
By Harsh V. Pant
A stable and peaceful Korean peninsula is in India’s interest; New Delhi is seeking out opportunities.
India Poised to Gain Access to Indonesia's Sabang Island
By Ankit Panda
The Indian Navy may soon have access to a strategically located Indonesian island.
Trump Administration Nominates Outgoing Pacific Command Head as South Korea Ambassador
By Ankit Panda
Admiral Harry B. Harris Jr. will fill a long-standing ambassadorial vacancy in Seoul, if confirmed.
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: May 20, 2018 Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
Malaysia Won't Look Away From China So Soon, Despite Mahathir's Words
By Ankit Panda
Why Malaysia’s China policy is unlikely to change, for now, despite the election shock.
The Geopolitical Implications of Malaysia's Election Earthquake
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
With Mahathir back, does Malaysia's foreign policy anticipate continuity or change?