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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 04, 2013
Coming Soon: India’s First Indigenous Aircraft Carrier
Plus, Ahmadinejad says that nuclear weapons are sooo 20th century. Thursday defense links.
July 04, 2013
China IS the Asian Century
Whether an Asian Century comes to pass or not will depend in large part on China.
July 03, 2013
The Golden Age of American Grand Strategy
From 1789-1898, America became a regional hegemon through Manifest Destiny and the Monroe Doctrine.
July 03, 2013
Why Countries Build Nuclear Weapons in the 21st Century
Proliferation no longer begets proliferation– conventional military power does.
July 02, 2013
China’s State Media: Syria, US To Blame For Xinjiang Violence
Plus, a former vice premier may be under investigation by the CCP watchdog. Monday China links.
July 02, 2013
Wither the P5+1?
The Obama administration’s broad coalition against Iran and its nuclear program is gradually falling apart.
July 01, 2013
China Makes Play For Iran’s Chabahar Port
Financing updates to Iran’s Persian Gulf port would significantly strengthen China’s position in the Middle East.
June 30, 2013
US, China Come Together Over Africa (Sort Of)
The US and China are unconvincing in trying to downplay their competition for influence in Africa.
June 30, 2013
Russia & Iran To Hold Naval Drill in Caspian Sea
During an Iranian port call, a Russian commander said the two navies will participate in an exercise later this year.
June 29, 2013
Made in China: A US-Japan-Philippines Axis?
Asian states are responding to China’s rise as Realists would expect—by balancing internally and externally.
June 29, 2013
China, US Continue “War of Words” on Cybersecurity
Plus, Li Keqiang pushes ahead on urbanization. Friday China links.
June 27, 2013
In Africa, Obama’s Hot on Xi's Trail
China will be the unspoken backdrop to President Obama’s trip to Africa this week.