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Trefor Moss
Trefor Moss is an independent journalist based in Hong Kong. He covers Asian politics, defence and security, and was Asia-Pacific Editor at Jane’s Defence Weekly until 2009. He can be followed on Twitter @Trefor1.
October 14, 2011
India’s Burmese Moment
Burma is showing signs of progress on democratisation. Is India the best country to help it follow through?
October 14, 2011
India’s Burmese Moment
Burma is showing signs of progress on democratisation. Is India the best country to help it follow through?
October 11, 2011
Is Kim Eyeing Nuclear Test?
Reports suggest Kim Jong-il might be planning another nuclear test. Should the US and South Korea be talking?
October 03, 2011
Indonesia Wary of US Jets
Indonesian lawmakers have declined a US offer of second-hand F-16s. Jakarta should accept the fighters.
September 25, 2011
Benchmarks for Burma
Burma’s government has pledged change, and there are signs something is really happening. But there are ways to measure the regime’s progress toward democracy.
September 22, 2011
Cyber Revenge Against Japan?
Was a recent cyber attack against a Japanese firm revenge by Chinese cyber warriors? If so, there’s more to come.
September 17, 2011
Najib's Risky Move?
Was Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak’s decision to repeal a security act risky or inspired?
September 06, 2011
China's 'Peaceful' White Paper
China’s latest white paper talks about peaceful development. A more nuanced approach would have been better.
August 27, 2011
India's New Strike Corps
India’s army announces plans for a new strike corps aimed specifically at attacking targets in China.
August 19, 2011
Indonesia's Military Woes
Promised reforms to Indonesia’s military aren’t going anywhere. Meanwhile, it’s running amok in Papua.
August 13, 2011
Decoding China’s Aircraft Carrier
There’s been much speculation about the implications of China’s first aircraft carrier. The Diplomat answers some of the key questions.
August 05, 2011
Pakistani Schadenfreude
A Pakistani news agency’s reporting of the problems of India’s Dhruv helicopter shows how far ties have to go.