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.
Why the Third Trump-Kim Summit Won’t Crack the Case on Denuclearization
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
What did the third summit between Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump really change?
When Xi Went to Pyongyang: Making Sense of Sino-North Korean Relations in 2019
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
“Lips and teeth” or something else? The hosts discuss China’s complex relationship with North Korea.
Making Sense of Asia’s Balance of Power in 2019
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
Which Asian countries overperform and underperform across a range of indicators of national power?
The 2019 Shangri-La Dialogue: Reflections on Great Power Rivalry and the Indo-Pacific
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
The Indo-Pacific, China-U.S. rivalry, the South Pacific, the South China Sea, and more loomed large this year.
Modi’s Second Term, Asian Geopolitics, and Indian Foreign Policy
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran discuss the geopolitical implications of Modi’s second term.
Huawei, Tech Decoupling, and Great Power Competition
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
Huawei’s fate is in the Trump administration’s hands.
North Korea First Missile Test in More Than 500 Days: A Harbinger of Greater Tension?
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
As tensions ramp up again on the Korean Peninsula, the hosts discuss Kim Jong Un’s plans.
What Does the Second Belt and Road Forum Say About the Health of China’s Initiative?
By Ankit Panda
The second Belt and Road Forum took place in a more challenging environment than the first.
Easter Day Terror in Sri Lanka: Geopolitical Implications
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
The Islamic State-claimed attacks that killed nearly 400 people in Sri Lanka mark a watershed in South Asia’s terror landscape.
Where to Next for US-North Korea Talks?
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
Can South Korean President Moon Jae-in save the moribund U.S.-North Korea diplomatic process?
Mission Shakti and Beyond: Breaking Down India’s Anti-Satellite Test
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
India’s prime minister has declared the country a “space superpower.”
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: March 31, 2019 Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
Kazakhstan’s Transition: Nazarbayev Steps Down, But He’s Not Out
By Ankit Panda
Catherine Putz joins the podcast to explain Nursultan Nazarbayev’s decision to resign the Kazakh presidency.
White Nationalist Terrorism in the Indo-Pacific: The Threat After Christchurch
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
The attack in Christchurch is a wake-up call on the threat posed by white nationalist extremism in the region.
Allied Assurances and Credibility: The United States, the Philippines, and the South China Sea
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
Does an unambiguous U.S. assurance to the Philippines in the South China Sea give second wind to an alliance in trouble?
The Trump-Kim Hanoi Summit: The Origins of a ‘No Deal’ Outcome
By Ankit Panda
Was the Trump-Kim summit in Hanoi, Vietnam, doomed to failure from the start?
Why the Indian Air Force Strike at Balakot in Pakistan Matters
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
A discussion of what we know so far about Indian air strikes on Pakistani territory on February 26, 2019.
After the Pulwama Attack: Causes, Effects, and Lessons Learned
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
Does the Pulwama VBIED attack represent an inflection point in Kashmir?
Why Turkey Is Finally Speaking Out on the Plight of China’s Uyghurs
By Ankit Panda
Does Turkey’s recent statement on the Uyghurs mark a one-off moment or the start of a new era?
Two Alliances in Trouble: Managing the US-Philippine and US-South Korea Alliances in 2019
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
Two U.S. alliances are in trouble in Asia.
Assessing the Asia Reassurance Initiative Act
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
What is the Asia Reassurance Initiative Act and what will it do?
How Trump and Kim Brought the World to the Brink
By Ankit Panda
How close did the United States and North Korea really come to war in 2017?
Looking Back on 2018 in Asian Geopolitics
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
What were the themes and events that defined the past year in Asian geopolitics?
5 Asian Flashpoints to Watch in 2019
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
What does 2019 hold for the region?