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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.
August 27, 2013
Obama’s Most Dangerous WMD Precedent in Syria
Obama set a dangerous precedent when he called for an investigation into who ordered the chemical weapon attacks in Syria.
August 26, 2013
Is China Building an “Aircraft Carrier in Disguise?”
A new report suggests China isn’t building a second carrier but rather a new amphibious assault ship.
August 26, 2013
John McCain, China Trade Barbs Over Senkaku Islands
By Zachary Keck
August 25, 2013
Bo Xilai: A Poor Test of Rule of Law in China
The process and outcome of Bo Xilai’s trial is not a good case to judge the CCP’s commitment to rule of law.
August 24, 2013
Japan to Deploy Global Hawk Spy Drone by 2015
News reports say that Japan is also budgeting for a PAC-3 missile system to be permanently deployed in Tokyo.
August 24, 2013
Iran to Unveil New Submarine, UAVs, Fighter Jets and Missiles
Iran will roll out a slew of new domestically built military assets in the coming weeks.
August 23, 2013
Iran’s Navy May Deploy to Atlantic Ocean, Establish Antarctica Base
Plus, Indonesia is hosting a naval exercise, and everyone’s attending. Friday defense links.
August 23, 2013
With New Nuke Team, Iran Raises Status of P5+1 Talks
Iran is likely to task its new foreign minister with leading nuclear negotiations. Will the U.S. send John Kerry?
August 23, 2013
Why is the Global Times Celebrating India’s Aircraft Carrier?
Plus, India lands a C-130J Super Hercules near its China border. Thursday defense links.
August 22, 2013
China Wants to Rise Peacefully, But So What?
China prefers “victory without bloodshed” but what about when that is not possible?
August 21, 2013
With Bo Xilai on Trial, China Adopts Chongqing Model
While moving forward with his prosecution, Xi Jinping and Li Keqiang are adopting Bo’s playbook.
August 21, 2013
In Announcing ASEAN Trip, Pentagon Gets Revenge on China
Why did the Pentagon announce Hagel’s ASEAN visit while China’s Defense Minister was in the building?