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North Korea Finally Unveils the Pukguksong-3 SLBM: First Takeaways
By Ankit Panda
Kim Jong Un’s sea-based nuclear deterrent ambitions remain alive and well.
Saudi-Pakistani Relations Enter Tough Times as Both Riyadh and Islamabad Face Challenges
By Hannan R. Hussain
As regional tensions mount, what lies ahead for Pakistan-Saudi Arabia security ties?
October 1944: Remembering One of the Largest Battles in Naval History
By Robert Farley
The United States brought over 300 ships to the invasion of the island of Leyte in the Philippines.
Indian Navy Commissions Second Kalvari-class Submarine
By Ankit Panda
The vessel will be followed up by four additional submarines under Project 75.
Rethinking Air Superiority Acquisition in the United States
By Robert Farley
How much can technological improvements really do to improve procurement problems?
A Modern, Advanced People’s Liberation Army: First Takeaways From the 70th Anniversary Parade
By Ankit Panda
The 70th anniversary parade marked the global unveiling of a reformed, modern PLA, with resolve.
North Korea: Working-Level Talks With US to Resume October 5
By Ankit Panda
Working-level talks are set to resume for the first time since February 2019.
Amid Climate Strikes, Indian Protesters Ask: ‘What About the Coal?’
By Vishal Yashoda
How can India wean itself off its reliance on fossil fuels—particularly coal?
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: September 29, 2019, Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
India’s Newly Created Union Territory of Ladakh Looks to the Country’s Northeast For Lessons
By StoriesAsia
Ladakh’s new union territory status has led its leaders to seek examples from elsewhere in India.
Bolton Speaks on US-North Korea Diplomacy: Have to Keep ‘Military Option’ Open
By Ankit Panda
The former U.S. national security adviser returned to his old views on North Korea.
Will India’s Hindu Nationalists Play the ‘Tibet Card’ Against China?
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Or will the Tibet card remain buried in the deck?