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The United States Needs Japan and South Korea to Make Up
By Ellen Swicord
For Washington, resumed cooperation between its two most important Northeast Asian allies is a core interest.
Education Is the Key to Empowering Afghan Women
By Sabera Azizi
Afghan women see more influence than ever, but prejudice and sexism remain barriers.
How Dangerous Is the Pakistani Opposition’s Long March Against Imran Khan’s Government?
By Umair Jamal
Amid the opposition’s reelection demands, Pakistan braces for a major political crisis.
Leyte Gulf: Lost in History?
By Robert Farley
The greatest naval battle of the modern era is under-remembered.
India’s Economic Headwind Problem and Rising Nationalism
By Ankit Panda
What is the relationship between increasing nationalist assertion by India and growing economic headwinds?
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: October 20, 2019, Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
The Second ‘Informal Summit’ Is Done. Now for the Hard Part in India-China Ties
By Ankit Panda
The optics of the latest “informal summit” aside, India and China remain worlds apart on major issues.
South Korea Set to Receive Additional F-35s in 2020 Amid North Korean Complaints
By Ankit Panda
The fighters, a cornerstone of South Korea's aerial strike capabilities, will elevate tensions with North Korea.
Nepal Between China and India
By Ankit Panda
Tika P. Dhakal discusses Nepal’s geopolitical circumstances between India and China.
US Approves Sale of Air-to-Air Missiles to South Korea
By Ankit Panda
South Korea has been approved to purchase 120 AIM-120C-7/C-8 missiles.
Kim Jong Un’s Horseback Stunt Is No Laughing Matter
By Ankit Panda
Kim Jong Un's latest photo-op might inspire laughs, but it's an important sign.
Modi and Xi in Mamallapuram: A New Agenda?
By Aman Thakker
Can the 'Chennai Connect' succeed the 'Wuhan Spirit'?