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Will India’s Hindu Nationalists Prevent the Privatization of Air India?
By Krzysztof Iwanek
The second Modi government may have to contest economic policy with the preferences of India’s ardent nationalists.
Days Before Singapore Summit Anniversary, Kim Jong Un Sends Trump a New Letter
By Ankit Panda
The letter is the first known contact from Kim to Trump directly since the Hanoi summit.
Shinzo Abe Heads to Tehran: What’s on the Agenda?
By Ankit Panda
Deescalation between the United States and Iran is in Tokyo’s interest.
The 2019 US Indo-Pacific Strategy Report: Who’s It For?
By Ankit Panda
The new Indo-Pacific Strategy Report brings little new to the table.
Modi’s Second Term Foreign Policy Kicks off With a Neighborhood Focus
By Ankit Panda
“Neighborhood first” is here to stay under Modi 2.0.
France as an Indo-Pacific Power: Making the Case
By Ankit Panda
Unlike other far-flung powers, France emphasizes its massive Indo-Pacific exclusive economic zone and constellation of territories.
South China Sea: Philippine Coast Guard Spots PLAN Warship Off Scarborough Shoal
By Ankit Panda
The warship was accompanied by China Coast Guard and maritime militia vessels.
A Cold Arena? Greenland as a Focus of Arctic Competition
By Mingming Shi and Marc Lanteigne
Recent questions over the extent of China’s ambitions for Greenland deserve close scrutiny.
China Patrol Ships Sustain Presence Near Senkaku Islands: Report
By Ankit Panda
A 57-day continuous presence is the longest since the Japanese government purchased the disputed islands.
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: June 9, 2019, Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
India, Sri Lanka Agree to Step Up Anti-Terrorism Efforts
By Bharatha Mallawarachi
The two sides increase cooperation after Narendra Modi’s reelection in India.
North Korea Slams US Indo-Pacific Strategy Report Describing It as ‘Rogue State’
By Ankit Panda
Pyongyang takes aim at a recent U.S. strategy document.