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Iran Announces Arrests Over Downing of Plane That Killed 176
By Associated Press
Amid widespread protests, Iran announced initial arrests after the downing of a Ukrainian passenger jet near Tehran.
Can the US Strengthen Its Economic Arsenal in Asia?
By Robert Farley
Revisiting the “lethality” of sanctions -- and figuring out an endgame.
US Drops Currency Manipulator Charge for China Ahead of ‘Phase One’ Trade Deal
By Ankit Panda
The U.S. Treasury Department is pulling back its August 2019 charge that China is a currency manipulator.
Trump-Kim Relationship No Longer Sufficient for US-North Korea Diplomacy: NK Official
By Ankit Panda
A senior North Korean official indicated that the U.S. would "never" get an offer like what it received in Hanoi in February 2019.
Public Spaces and Radical Solidarity Define India’s Student Protests
By Surajkumar Thube
India's student protesters are standing up for a particular vision of the country.
US Official Confirms Efforts to Restore Working-Level Talks With North Korea
By Ankit Panda
The Trump administration seeks a return to diplomacy with Kim Jong Un.
Decorated Indian Officer Arrested for Kashmir Rebel Ties
By Associated Press
A counterinsurgency officer was arrested for alleged ties to rebels in Indian-administered Kashmir.
A Hospital in Nepal Errs and a Baby Boy Faces Death
By StoriesAsia
Medical negligence continues to be a problem in Nepal.
Explaining Singapore’s Interest in the F-35B
By Robert Farley
How significant will the addition of the F-35B to the Republic of Singapore Air Force's inventory be?
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: January 12, 2020, Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
Will China Play an Active Role Amid US-Iran Tensions?
By Ankit Panda
Will China look to leverage its influence over tensions between the U.S. and Iran?
Blockchain in China: A Solution in Need of a Problem
By Natalia Cote-Munoz and Sean Silbert
Is China's drive to master the blockchain a threat to American technology supremacy?