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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 05, 2013
Amid Snowden Fallout, Russian Navy Makes Port Call in Cuba
A Russian Naval Task Force docked at Havana Harbor on Saturday for the first time in 4 years.
August 04, 2013
China’s Collapse Will Be Worse Than Soviet Union, Xinhua Says
Plus, PLA hacking unit caught trying to break into industrial water plant in US. Weekend China links.
August 03, 2013
Xi Consolidates Control Over the Military
With the promotion of six new generals, Xi appears to exerting his authority over the PLA.
August 02, 2013
US Conducts “Sweeping Overhaul” of Pacific War Plans
Plus, the Pentagon won’t terminate the F-35 program, but it may mothball 3 aircraft carriers. Friday defense links.
August 01, 2013
Alfred Thayer Mahan With Chinese Characteristics
In pledging to make China a maritime power, Xi Jinping channeled his inner-Mahanism.
August 01, 2013
Can John Kerry Salvage US-Pakistan Relations?
The US secretary of state has finally arrived in Islamabad. Will Kerry’s personal history with Pakistan be a silver bullet?
July 31, 2013
India and China Battle for Maritime Influence
From the South China Sea to the Persian Gulf, Delhi and Beijing are vying for influence with littoral states.
July 31, 2013
A US State Representative to Visit North Korea
Massachusetts Rep. Paul Heroux will spend eight days in the Hermit Kingdom—assuming he can get in.
July 30, 2013
US is Encircling China with Fighter Jets and Stealth Bombers
Plus, Washington is still considering selling submarines to Taiwan. Tuesday defense links.
July 30, 2013
India’s First Ballistic Missile Sub to Begin Sea Trials
India will complete the nuclear triad after its first SSBN the INS Arihant, begins deterrent patrols.
July 30, 2013
America’s “Hidden Hand” in the Proposed Abe-Xi Summit
Japan PM Shinzo Abe is calling for a summit with Xi Jinping. Did the US play a role in this?
July 30, 2013
How China Makes North Korean Policy
Plus, China pushes ahead with its “high-speed Silk Road” project. Monday China links.