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Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: February 2, 2020, Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
Has Modi Given Up on South Asian Cooperation?
By Mohamed Zeeshan
Is India’s “neighborhood first” vision foundering?
Major US Airlines Suspend Flights Between US, China
By Associated Press
American Airlines, Delta, and United all announced suspensions of service between the United States and China.
Indian Police Detain Man for Firing During Student Protest
By Associated Press
The shooting took place near a university in New Delhi amid protests against a new citizenship law.
What Next for the Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement?
By Umair Jamal
With its leaders arrested, where does the Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement go from here?
5G and Risk Mitigation: Asia’s Huawei Conundrum
By Ankit Panda
Can U.S. efforts to keep Huawei at bay succeed?
Critical Technologies and Great Power Competition
By Ankit Panda
Competing effectively with China will require tapping into innovation in critical technologies wherever it may appear.
South China Sea: US Littoral Combat Ship Conducts Freedom of Navigation Operation
By Ankit Panda
The FONOP marked the first known operation in the area so far in 2020.
Pakistan’s Crackdown on Pashtun Dissent Reflects Weakness, Not Strength
By Farahnaz Ispahani
The inability of the Pakistani state to stomach Pashtun dissent reflects internal fragility.
Harvard Researcher Charged Over Undisclosed China Links
By Ankit Panda
Charles Lieber, a prominent Harvard University nanoscience researcher, was arrested and charged on Tuesday.
In Snub to US, UK Will Allow China’s Huawei in 5G Networks
By Associated Press
The British decision was welcome news for the Chinese technology firm.
Indian Foreign Policy: Assessing the Agenda in 2020
By Hemant Krishan Singh and Arun Sahgal
India may face a difficult year ahead, but Indian diplomacy is poised to succeed.