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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.
July 29, 2013
Does Psy Have a Drinking Problem?
In a revealing interview, the K-pop star Psy admits to drinking all the time.
July 27, 2013
Iran Seeks to Deploy Special Forces to Yemen
Following a recent kidnapping, Tehran reportedly wants to send Special Forces to Yemen.
July 26, 2013
Is Iran’s Military Visiting Pyongyang Right Now?
Plus, Shinzo Abe and Joe Biden’s paths cross in Singapore. Friday diplomacy links.
July 26, 2013
South Korea Goes All In On Missile Defense
The ROK Defense Ministry has proposed spending 13.7% of its budget on missile defense.
July 26, 2013
The Rise of America’s Princeling Class
With the British Monarchy in the news, America’s own “royal” political families have been on the rise.
July 25, 2013
Coming Soon? China’s JL-2 Sub-Launched Ballistic Missile
In the 1950s China set out to acquire a sea-based nuclear deterrent. Next year, it may succeed.
July 25, 2013
US Lawmakers Call for Strategic Review of Pivot
Four members of Congress ask the White House for an interagency document on implementing the rebalance.
July 24, 2013
Asia Drives Global Submarine Sales
Plus, North Korea halts construction on missile site. Wednesday defense links
July 24, 2013
Bo Xilai’s Trial Could Start This Week
Does Bo’s trial explain former President Jiang Zemin’s recent appearance? Wednesday China links.
July 24, 2013
The Hard Side of Soft Power
Soft Power is widely misunderstood– military and economic capabilities can be important soft power assets.
July 23, 2013
China’s Demographic Dividend Could End By 2015
Plus, more damning reports on British drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline’s activities in China. Tuesday China links.
July 22, 2013
Riding Horses and Ponies, 50 PLA Troops March Into India
The increasingly frequent Chinese intrusions into India have coincided with greater diplomatic ties.