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Zachary Keck

Zachary Keck

Zachary Keck was Managing Editor of The Diplomat.

Zachary Keck was formerly Managing Editor of The Diplomat where he authored The Pacific Realist blog.

Previously, he worked as Deputy Editor of e-International Relations and has interned at the Center for a New American Security and in the U.S. Congress, where he worked on defense issues.

You can follow Zachary on Twitter: @ZacharyKeck.

Posts by Zachary Keck
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November 01, 2014

Is China Too Big to Fail?

By Zachary Keck
Plus, China’s super secret underground submarine cave. Pacific Realist weekend links.
November 01, 2014

Indonesian Military Chief: 'ISIS Is the Worst Idea in History'

By Zachary Keck
In a speech this week, Gen Moeldoko said “ISIS is the worst idea in history. ISIS is not Islamic. I am a Muslim."

October 28, 2014

Rand Paul to Obama: Finish TPP Trade Deal

By Zachary Keck
“Instead of just talking about a so-called ‘pivot to Asia,’ the Obama administration should prioritize negotiating the” TPP.

October 25, 2014

US General: North Korea Can Miniaturize Nuke Warheads

By Zachary Keck
The top U.S. military officer in Korea says that Pyongyang can place a nuclear warhead on a ballistic missile.

October 25, 2014

The Myth of India as a Great Power

By Zachary Keck
Plus, Fukuyama on dealing with China and Xi Jinping as China’s new imperial president. Pacific Realist links.
October 23, 2014

North Korea Bans All Tourism Over Ebola Concerns

By Zachary Keck
“The country’s closed" until further notice, a travel agency specializing in North Korea said.

October 23, 2014

Under US Pressure, Major Countries Snub China’s New Regional Bank

By Zachary Keck
On Friday, China will officially launch its new regional infrastructure bank. Many notable nations will be absent.
October 22, 2014

Al-Qaeda Declares War on China, Too

By Zachary Keck
Al-Qaeda has joined the Islamic State in calling for jihad against China for its Uyghur policies.

October 22, 2014

Chinese Democracy: A ‘Nightmare’ Scenario for US

By Zachary Keck
"China as a liberal democracy would be a much more nationalist, much more dangerous country."

October 20, 2014

4th Plenum: Rule of Law with Chinese Characteristics

By Zachary Keck
The CCP is focusing on the rule of law because it wants to reign in local officials.

October 19, 2014

North Korea Says US Trying to ‘Ignite a Nuclear War’

By Zachary Keck
North Korea slammed former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta’s new memoir, and said it is ready for nuclear war.
October 18, 2014

Japan Caves to China on Senkaku Island Dispute

By Zachary Keck
To secure a meeting with Xi, Japanese PM Abe caved to China's long-standing demand on the East China Sea dispute.

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