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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.
May 16, 2013
Fresh Off Border Spat, China Woos India
China has launched a charm offensive towards India, which continues with Premier Li’s visit.
May 16, 2013
Why Iran’s Mullahs Fear Ahmadinejad’s Messianism
How Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is using Islamic concepts to challenge the power of the clerics.
May 16, 2013
China Joins the Arctic Council
The best of China this week. Has Xi’s anti-graft campaign landed a “tiger?” Lao She’s art collection auctioned off.
May 15, 2013
IEA: North American Oil to Transform Global Market in Next 5 Years
A report sees a “supply shock” from increased North American oil output.
May 15, 2013
Osaka Mayor Hashimoto Calls Comfort Women “Necessary”
Toru Hashimoto sparks outrage with his comments on Japanese WWII sex slaves.
May 14, 2013
America and South Korea to Conduct Naval Exercises
How will North Korea respond? The Diplomat presents its preview for the upcoming week.
May 13, 2013
China and India: Aircraft Carrier Plans Advance
Both nations press ahead with new carrier-operated aircraft and capabilities.
May 11, 2013
Meet Iran’s “Carrier Killer”: The Khalij Fars
While China is well know for its anti-ship weapons, other nations are also investing in such technology.
May 10, 2013
A Global Economic Order with Chinese Characteristics
Zachary Keck considers China’s effort to promote the “democratization” of the international economic order.
May 09, 2013
The Three Faces of Park’s “Trustpolitik”
South Korea’s new president Park Geun-hye has declared a bold agenda. Can she deliver?
May 08, 2013
India, "Cold Start" and Pakistani Tactical Nukes
“India will not be the first to use nuclear weapons, but if it is attacked with such weapons…”
May 07, 2013
The Interview: Congressman J. Randy Forbes
Rep. Forbes discusses the future direction of America’s Navy, China, the pivot and more.