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Is China Really About to Build J-20 Stealth Fighters for Its Carriers?
By Robert Farley
When exactly will the J-20 be ready for Chinese carriers?
Chinese Foreign Minister Visits North Korea
By Ankit Panda
Wang Yi’s visit is being presented as a follow-up on the June visit to Pyongyang by Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Report: Solomon Islands ‘Clearly Leaning’ Toward Changing Recognition From Taipei to Beijing
By Ankit Panda
The Pacific Island state’s decision to switch would leave Taiwan with just 16 remaining diplomatic allies.
Japan to Set Up New Police Unit for the Senkakus
By Ankit Panda
The new unit will be tasked with preventing illegal landings on the disputed islands.
What Exactly Did Pakistan’s Prime Minister Say About the Country’s Nuclear Weapons?
By Ankit Panda
Pakistan’s nuclear policy remains unchanged.
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: September 1, 2019, Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
Toxic Masculinity in Northeast India’s Matrilineal Homes
By Parul Abrol
The Northeast Indian state of Meghalaya struggles with gender roles, violence, and toxic masculinity.
Confirming Fears, India’s Citizens Register Excludes Nearly 2 Million: What Next?
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
The lives of nearly 2 million in Northeast India are thrown into uncertainty.
The Significance of South Korea’s Decision to Terminate an Intelligence-Sharing Pact With Japan
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
How will the end of GSOMIA affect Northeast Asian security? Also, how significant is the first U.S.-ASEAN maritime exercise?
BJP Concerned Over NRC in Assam, But Wants Register Across India
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
The National Register of Citizens project in India remains mired in controversy.
India Takes Delivery of 11th C-17 Globemaster From United States
By Ankit Panda
The aircraft is the Indian Air Force’s 11th C-17.
Trump: US to Keep 8,600 Troops in Afghanistan After Deal With Taliban
By Ankit Panda
The count would put U.S. force levels at 200 over where they were when Obama left office.