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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 22, 2013
Russia Announces a Naval Buildup in the Pacific
Starting next year, Russia’s Pacific Naval Fleet will receive new warships for the first time since the Soviet era.
July 20, 2013
US Forced to Drop 4 Unexploded Bombs on Great Barrier Reef
This week US Marine jets were forced to drop four 500-pound bombs on the world’s largest coral reef in Australia.
July 20, 2013
Why India Loves Joe Biden
Biden will be received warmly in Delhi next week, given his long-standing support for India on critical issues.
July 19, 2013
The Developing World Is Not Sold On China’s Rise
A new poll finds that while the West believes China will be the most powerful country, others harbor doubts.
July 19, 2013
China Asks EU to Help it Go Green
Plus, a second Chinese citizen electrocuted by an iPhone charger. Friday China links.
July 19, 2013
Shamsia Razaqi
The Diplomat’s Zachary Keck recently spoke with Shamsia Razaqi, co-founder and president of Omeid International, which through the Amin Institute offers a sanctuary in Kabul for Afghanistan’s children of war.
July 19, 2013
Indonesia’s Submarine Doctrine Explained
RSIS’s Koh Swee Lean Collin gives The Diplomat the lowdown on TNI-AL’s expanding subsurface fleet.
July 18, 2013
Why Israel Should Support a US-Iran Rapprochement
Israel’s concerns about a deal between the US and Iran are understandable but misguided.
July 17, 2013
Time to End Military Equality in the US
The Army, Navy, and USAF have enjoyed roughly equal shares of the budget since 1948. Change is needed.
July 17, 2013
Russia Holds Massive Military Drill Aimed at China, Japan
With 160,000 troops participating, the snap drills are Russia’s largest since the Soviet Union.
July 16, 2013
The Submarine Race in the Malaccan Strait
The Strait of Malacca’s littoral states-Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia-all operate underwater fleets.
July 16, 2013
Divisions Emerge Among China’s Leaders
Amid slowing growth rates, growing dissent appears to afflict parts of government.