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North Korea Launches Two Short-Range Ballistic Missiles
By Ankit Panda
North Korea launched two ballistic missiles days after Kim Jong Un oversaw a “joint strike” drill.
US, Taliban Sign Historic Deal to Begin Drawdown of American Troops
By Ankit Panda
The Taliban committed to not allow Afghan soil to be used by terrorist groups hostile to the United States in exchange for a withdrawal of U.S. forces from the country.
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: March 1, 2020, Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un Oversees ‘Joint Strike’ Military Exercise Amid Coronavirus Fears
By Ankit Panda
Kim Jong Un oversaw a “joint strike” military exercise amid concerns about the novel coronavirus.
Why the Chinese Navy’s Target of a US Surveillance Aircraft With a Laser Isn’t Business As Usual
By Ankit Panda
The geographic reach of risk-acceptant Chinese military behavior appears to be extending.
Scars of Violence Haunt India’s Capital After Deadly Riots
By Associated Press
New Delhi continues to reel from an outbreak of deadly inter-religious violence.
Time to Reopen the Kaesong Industrial Complex? A Conversation With Jin-hyang Kim
By Grant Wyeth
Jin-hyang Kim speaks on the enduring importance of the Kaesong Industrial Complex.
Trump, in India, Hints at Revitalized ‘Quad’ Initiative
By Ankit Panda
The ’Quad’ isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.
Is the Pakistani Government Really Worried About Indian Muslims?
By Umair Jamal
As India’s Muslims come under siege, will Pakistan’s concern amount to anything more than opportunism?
Death Toll Spikes to 24 From Delhi Riots During Trump Trip
By Associated Press
The violence is the worst in decades in India’s capital.
Did Trump’s India Visit Keep the US-India Relationship on Track?
By Ankit Panda
Trump is the fourth consecutive U.S. president to visit India. Does his visit mark a turning point in the relationship or continuity?
Why Has China Given Shelter to a Rebel Leader From India’s Northeast?
By StoriesAsia
Parash Baruah is thought to be in China. Why exactly?