Archive
Author:
Taiwan Loses Another Diplomatic Ally: Onward Without the Solomon Islands?
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
Is China’s campaign of isolation against Taiwan working?
Japan Will Get F-35Bs on a Flattop With US Cooperation. Will South Korea Follow?
By Robert Farley
It remains to be seen whether South Korea will benefit from the same kind of cooperation.
India Arrests Senior Kashmiri Leader Farooq Abdullah Under Controversial Law
By Sheikh Saaliq
Abdullah is the first pro-India Kashmiri politician to be detained under the Public Safety Act.
Kashmir’s Shia Students Speak Out Against the Loss of State Autonomy
By Tapasya
Kashmir’s Shias feel a particular sense of vulnerability as minorities.
These 2 Factors Increase the Odds of Resumed US-North Korea Talks
By Ankit Panda
U.S.-North Korea talks may yet resume once again, but Washington must tread carefully.
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: September 15, 2019, Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
South China Sea: US Navy Warship Conducts Freedom of Navigation Operation Near Paracel Islands
By Ankit Panda
A U.S. Navy warship sailed near China-held features in the Paracel Islands.
Trump Dangles Possible 4th US-North Korea Summit: A Mistake?
By Ankit Panda
Trump is depriving his lead negotiator of leverage by suggesting a new summit.
US Sanctions Three North Korean Entities Linked to Cyberattacks, Theft
By Ankit Panda
The well-known Lazarus Group and two sub-groups were sanctioned.
South Korea Divided Over Nomination of Controversial Justice Minister
By Tae-jun Kang
The polarization from Cho Kuk's nomination threatens to hang over Korean politics for a while.
Why Imran Khan’s ‘Kashmir Hour’ Fell Flat
By Daud Khattak
Why did the Pakistani prime minister's efforts appear to falter?
Bridging the Gaps in the Asia-Pacific Information Superhighway
By Liu Diyi
How can we foster a more connected and inclusive Asia-Pacific?