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US Department of Defense Adopts Artificial Intelligence Ethical Principles
By Ankit Panda
The Pentagon adopted a set of ethical guidelines on the use of AI.
An ‘October Surprise’ From North Korea?
By Ankit Panda
North Korea’s plans remain unclear amid the coronavirus outbreak.
US to Test SM-3 Block IIA Missile Against ICBM Target By End of 2020
By Ankit Panda
The test will be a first and may introduce an important new capability that’ll be closely watched by Russia and China.
Iran Says 12 Dead From New Virus, Rejects Higher Death Toll
By Associated Press
Tehran rejected reports that as many as 50 people had died in the city of Qom.
Chinese Research Funding, Economic Espionage, and Disclosure
By Ankit Panda
Disclosure can help mitigate risks.
Trump’s ‘Namaste Trump’ Speech in India: First Takeaways
By Ankit Panda
The U.S. president stayed positive and on message, keeping the U.S.-India relationship on track.
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: February 23, 2020, Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
Does the US Need a New Nuclear Sea-Launched Cruise Missile?
By Robert Farley
The case for a new sea-launched cruise missile raises worrying questions.
Sedition Laws and Their Post-Colonial Legacy in India and Pakistan
By Bansari Kamdar
The legacy of colonial-era sedition laws weighs heavily on both India and Pakistan.
The UN Secretary General’s Visit to Islamabad Boosts the PTI’s Fortunes
By Hamzah Rifaat Hussain
Antonio Guterres’ visit to Pakistan upped the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf’s domestic credentials.
Who Cares if the US Is in a ‘New Cold War’ With China?
By Jacob Stokes
It’s time to focus on the tradeoffs that will come to define this important bilateral relationship.
Iranians Vote in Parliamentary Elections That Favor Conservatives
By Associated Press
Initial results will be reported on Saturday.