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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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January 22, 2014

The Dangers of Excluding Iran From Geneva II

By Zachary Keck
By not inviting Iran to the Syria summit, the UN has guaranteed Tehran will have not stake in its outcome.
January 22, 2014

Leaked Documents Tie Chinese Elites to Massive Offshore Holdings

By Zachary Keck
Thousands of leaked documents show 22,000 tax haven clients from China, including its leaders and princelings.

January 22, 2014

Iran’s Navy Deploys to Atlantic Ocean

By Zachary Keck
Iran on Tuesday sent two warships to the Atlantic Ocean for the first time.

January 22, 2014

North Korea May Have Two-Thirds of World’s Rare Earths

By Zachary Keck
A new estimate suggests that North Korea may have more than 6 times the amount of rare earths as China.

January 21, 2014

China to Begin Regular Patrols of the South China Sea

By Zachary Keck
Plus, India will begin serial production of its Agni-IV nuclear capable missile. Tuesday defense links.
January 20, 2014

China Lifts Ban on Lady Gaga

By Zachary Keck
Plus, President Xi Jinping will attend the Sochi Olympics in Russia. Monday China links.

January 20, 2014

China’s Economy Loses Steam

By Zachary Keck
China’s economy grew 7.7% in 2013, and is expected to continue slowing in 2014.
January 20, 2014

China's Building Second Aircraft Carrier

By Zachary Keck
A provincial party leader confirms China has begun construction on its second aircraft carrier.

January 17, 2014

Is Technology Eroding America’s Military Edge?

By Zachary Keck
Plus, Senator Rand Paul makes the case for diplomacy. Weekend links.

January 17, 2014

No, Welfare Can’t Solve Terrorism

By Zachary Keck
John Kerry’s claim that poverty causes terrorism underscores America’s continued failure to understand terrorists.

January 17, 2014

China Confirms Hypersonic Missile Test

By Zachary Keck
China's Ministry of National Defense confirmed the ultra-high speed missile test, but said it wasn't directed at the US.
January 17, 2014

Close Obama Aide May Be Named New South Korea Ambassador

By Zachary Keck
Mark Lippert’s appointment as ambassador would give Seoul direct access to Obama and Chuck Hagel.

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