Podcast
Asia Geopolitics
A weekly discussion of the geopolitical implications of current events in the Asia-Pacific, hosted by Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz from The Diplomat, with regular guests.
Where Are US-ASEAN Ties Headed in the Trump Era?
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
Will ASEAN-U.S. ties flounder in the Trump era as the United States' attention shifts to Northeast Asia?
Go First and Go Nuclear: Assessing North Korea's Emerging Nuclear Strategy
By Ankit Panda
Vipin Narang explains North Korea's nuclear warfighting strategy and theory of victory.
Solid Fuel, Canisters, ICBMs, and Tracked TELs: What North Korea Is up to With Its Missiles
By Ankit Panda
Melissa Hanham explains why what North Korea showed off at its latest military parade really matters.
Why the Debate Over India's Nuclear Doctrine Matters
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
Is South Asian strategic stability about to go topsy turvy or is the reality more mundane?
France as a 21st Century Asia-Pacific Power: Hard Interests and Direct Engagement
By Ankit Panda
What are France's interests in the Asia-Pacific region?
Why North Korea May Define US-China Relations in the Trump Era
By Ankit Panda
So far, U.S.-China ties haven't seen a drastic deterioration. What does the future hold for U.S.-China ties?
What Is Japan's Regional Threat Environment and Defense Strategy?
By Ankit Panda
How does Japan see its threat environment and what are its defense priorities?
Ahok, the Jakarta Gubernatorial Race, and the Future of Indonesian Islam
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
Does the blasphemy scandal surrounding Ahok portend a transformation of Indonesian Islam?
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: February 19, 2017 Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
Pukkuksong-2: Why North Korea's New Solid-Fuel Ballistic Missile Matters
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
North Korea's new missile and launcher show that Pyongyang is taking survivability seriously.
What the Trump-Turnbull Call Tells Us About the Future of US Alliances in Asia
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
Does the example of the Trump-Turnbull call portend a downturn for U.S. alliances around the Asia-Pacific?
What's In Store For US-China Relations Under President Donald Trump?
By Ankit Panda
As the U.S. pulls away from the world, does China win? Perhaps not so easily.