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North Korea Launches Ballistic Missiles for Second Time in a Week
By Ankit Panda
The missiles remain unidentified, but may be the KN23 short-range ballistic missiles.
Why Has Pakistan Set Up an FATF Cell at the Federal Bureau of Revenue?
By Umair Jamal
Pakistan immediately needs to put in place a major reform package to address the forum's concerns.
India Protesters Angry as Alleged Rape Victim Hurt in Car Crash
By Associated Press
Protesters have taken to the streets of New Delhi demanding an investigation.
Will Myanmar’s Navy Get Its First Submarine From the Indian Navy?
By Ankit Panda
The Myanmar Navy is moving toward a submarine capability with India’s assistance.
India, Myanmar Conclude Defense Cooperation Agreement
By Ankit Panda
India-Myanmar defense ties continue to deepen.
Kashmir and a Second Modi Government: Press Freedoms Under Siege
By Adnan Bhat
In the disputed Muslim-majority region, a muzzled press and attempts to erode the state’s special status provoke anxiety
Nuclear Weapons, Missile Defense, and Asia’s Changing Geopolitics
By Ankit Panda
Arms control dies, great powers stir
Vietnam Extends Oil Rig Operations Amid Vanguard Bank Standoff With China
By Ankit Panda
Refusing to back down, Hanoi authorizes the extension of exploratory work by the Hakuryu-5 oil rig.
US Announces Proposed Arms Sale for End-User Monitoring of Pakistani F-16s
By Ankit Panda
The agreement would bolster the United States’ end-user monitoring of Pakistan’s F-16s.
Why North Korea Launched Ballistic Missiles Less Than 4 Weeks After the Third Trump-Kim Meeting
By Ankit Panda
South Korea taking delivery of F-35As and pressing ahead with allied military exercises drove the recent North Korean tests.
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: July 28, 2019, Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
China’s Disregard for Vietnamese Sovereignty Leaves the Region Worse Off
By Ankit Panda
China shows it prefers a region where “might makes right.”