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Taiwanese Air Force Scrambles Jets Amid PLAAF Flyby
By Ankit Panda
The Chinese drills took place shortly after the election of a new chairman for Taiwan’s opposition KMT party.
Iran Warns Virus Could Kill ‘Millions’ Within Its Borders
By Associated Press
The Islamic Republic issued its most serious warnings to date on the toll exacted by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Democracy? Autocracy? Coronavirus Doesn’t Care.
By Maylin Meisenheimer
Capacity for governance best predicts the performance countries have against the coronavirus.
Lockheed Martin Conducts Second Flight Test of Precision Strike Missile
By Ankit Panda
The test marks the second successful one for Lockheed’s PRsM.
US Surveillance Aircraft Participate in Australian Fleet Certification Period Tasks
By Ankit Panda
Last month, the two sides also carried out air force humanitarian drills.
US General: ‘Fairly Certain’ North Korea Has COVID-19 Cases
By Ankit Panda
North Korea has yet to confirm any cases within its borders.
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: March 15, 2020, Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
What Will It Take For Pakistan to Impress the FATF?
By Umair Jamal
Why is the FATF not impressed by Pakistan’s massive counterterrorism gains?
Gairsain’s Uphill Task: Uttarakhand’s Plan for Two Capitals
By Krzysztof Iwanek
The little-known Indian town of Gairsain will be a ground of an experiment in shared governance.
Virus Toll in Iran Climbs as Lockdowns Deepen Across Middle East
By Associated Press
Iran’s coronavirus crisis continues to worsen.
In Role Reversal, Asia Seeks to Stop Virus From Coming In
By Associated Press
As COVID-19 outbreaks spread to the rest of the world, Asia looks to manage its borders.
Ahead of Holi Holiday, Indian American Students Protest Hindutva
By Bansari Kamdar
After an outbreak of violence in Delhi, the young Indian diaspora in the United States is speaking out.