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China’s Second Domestic Aircraft Carrier Is Under Construction: US Report
By Ankit Panda
The new carrier will likely feature a catapult-assisted aircraft launch system.
China Has Constructed Six Ballistic Missile Submarines
By Ankit Panda
China’s sea-based deterrent is growing.
No, There Is No US-China ‘Clash of Civilizations’
By Dingding Chen and Junyang Hu
It’s important to resist oversimplified narratives about U.S.-China relations.
Why Did the Islamic State Target Sri Lanka?
By Vishal Arora
Was the attack on Sri Lanka an example of the Islamic State's opportunism?
Thanks, But No Thanks: China Pushes Back on Trilateral Strategic Nuclear Arms Control
By Ankit Panda
Despite Trump claiming otherwise, China isn’t interested in a trilateral arms control arrangement.
Pentagon: Air-Launched Ballistic Missile Will Realize China’s Nuclear Triad
By Ankit Panda
China’s new nuclear-capable air-launched ballistic missile will complete its triad.
Why Nepal Is Keenly Watching India Elections
By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
The stakes for Nepal are high as India votes.
Are Pakistan’s Battlefield Nuclear Weapons a Mirage?
By Aditya Ramanathan and Kunaal Kini
What exactly is behind Pakistan’s much-discussed low-yield Nasr? And how might it be used?
Modi Flexes Muscles in Kashmir to Woo India’s Hindu Voters
By Aijaz Hussain
The Indian prime minister plays the Kashmir card.
South China Sea: 2 US Navy Destroyers Conduct Freedom of Navigation Operation in Spratlys
By Ankit Panda
The U.S. Navy's latest freedom of navigation operation challenged excessive Chinese claims in the Spratlys.
North Korea Confirms First Ballistic Missile Launch in Nearly 18 Months
By Ankit Panda
North Korea's missile testing returns.
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: May 5, 2019 Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!