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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 13, 2013
Wikipedia Refuses to Comply with China’s Censorship
Plus, a Chinese cargo ship attempts to transverse the Arctic route to Europe. Monday China links.
August 13, 2013
Oliver Stone Denounces US Military Presence in Asia
While touring Asia this month Stone has called for an end to the US military’s presence in the region.
August 10, 2013
Japan’s Debt About 3 Times Larger Than ASEAN’s GDP
“Japan’s staggering national debt has hit a new milestone: one quadrillion yen.”
August 10, 2013
US Grows Concerned About Japan’s Military Revival
Despite prodding Tokyo to shoulder more of its defense for years, Washington is growing uneasy at this prospect.
August 09, 2013
Can Prompt Global Strike Survive Sequestration?
The Virginia Payload Module is the latest part of the Prompt Global Strike program to see its funding slashed.
August 08, 2013
Chinese Media Duped By American Satire…Again
A number of media outlets in China fell for a joke story in the New Yorker. It wasn’t the first time.
August 08, 2013
Why Asia Should Welcome a US-China Cold War
“Smaller Asian countries would be the primary benefactors of a more acute U.S.-China strategic rivalry.”
August 07, 2013
Japan’s Unveils “Aircraft Carrier in Disguise”
China is unnerved by Japan’s 22DDH-class (Izumo) helicopter destroyer, which is a destroyer in name only.
August 06, 2013
AirSea Battle, A2/AD and the Offense-Defense Balance
Do AirSea Battle and A2/AD make the U.S.-China military balance more or less stable?
August 06, 2013
Chinese Tourists Offend North Koreans
Chinese tourists anger North Koreans by tossing candy to children “like they’re feeding ducks.” Tuesday China links.
August 06, 2013
Why Did Putin Grant Edward Snowden Asylum? Revenge.
The US has criticized Russia on human rights for years. With Snowden, Putin returned the favor.
August 05, 2013
Xi Jinping: China’s Most Powerful Leader Since Deng and Mao?
Plus, are China’s internet censors really just pollsters? Monday China links.