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New Strategy to Tackle Floods and Erosion in India’s Disaster Prone Northeast
By StoriesAsia
New measures can work to prevent disaster in this region.
A Manufacturing Exodus in China—Fact or Fiction?
By Dingding Chen
Is China scrambling to stem a manufacturing exodus as the trade war continues?
Can Pakistan Comply With the FATF’s Demands on Convicting the Members of Banned Groups?
By Umair Jamal
The FATF wants Pakistan to convict members of banned outfits. Can Pakistan comply?
How India and Japan Zoomed in on Northeast India
By Rupakjyoti Borah
India's Northeast brings Japan's "Free and Open Indo-Pacific" strategy and India's "Act East" strategies together.
Understanding Maharashtra’s Political Game of Thrones
By Siddharthya Roy
Betrayal, chaos, and intrigue colored Maharashtra's latest bout of state political drama.
Trump: North Korea‘s Kim Jong Un Could Lose ’Everything’ If ’Hostile’ Behavior Continues
By Ankit Panda
The U.S. president suggested Kim had much to lose if he pushed too far.
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: December 8, 2019, Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
China‘s Response to US Hong Kong Democracy Act Shows Deep Insecurities
By Ankit Panda
Chipping away at Hong Kong’s status in retaliation will only vindicate the U.S. move.
North Korea Announces Completion of ‘Very Important’ Test at Satellite Launching Ground
By Ankit Panda
Saturday‘s test may foreshadow a return to long-range missile testing by North Korea.
China’s Central Role in Denmark’s Arctic Security Policies
By Mingming Shi and Marc Lanteigne
Copenhagen‘s Arctic planning has to take China into account.
Putin: Russia Ready to Extend New START With US ‘Without Any Preconditions’
By Ankit Panda
New START is slated for expiration in February 2021.
Women in Nepal Face 40 Restrictions During Periods
By StoriesAsia
The practice of Chhaupadi in Nepal continues to harm women's well-being, health, and freedom.