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Afghanistan: Fragile But Moving Forward
By James L. Creighton
Despite persistent challenges, there are reasons for cautious optimism.
Is the US Giving Myanmar a Free Pass?
By Hunter Marston
The U.S. can do better than to treat Myanmar’s democratic progress as “good enough.”
Rohingya: Breaking the Deadlock
By Derek Tonkin
Might a UN “Committee of Wise Men” point the way towards an eventual resolution?
The Impasse of US-China Relations
By David Lai
Last month's summit appears to have changed little.
Russia’s Pacific Paradise
By Casey Michel
In 1815, a German, on behalf of the Russian-American Company, tried to conquer Hawaii in the name of the Tsar.
China: Projecting Power Through Peacekeeping
By Ryan Pickrell
World peace is an admirable goal, but states are rarely interested in pursuing it over their own interests.
Refugees and Neighbors: Rohingya in Bangladesh
By Sumit Ganguly and Brandon Miliate
Bangladesh has been reluctant to act on the growing Rohingya refugee crisis.
China-US Climate Change Cooperation: Beyond Energy
By Zhang Hongzhou
The two countries need to think beyond the energy sector in their joint efforts to tackle climate change.
Australia’s Submarine Debate: Shipyards and Seas
By Helen Clark
The debate often misses the regional context surrounding Australia’s submarine program.
Cambodia’s Withering ‘Culture of Dialogue’
By Ethan Harfenist
Crackdowns and power plays are raising tensions between the country’s ruling and opposition parties.
China’s AIIB and OBOR: Ambitions and Challenges
By Zhiqun Zhu
The two ambitious projects have become an integral part of Chinese diplomacy.
Trans-Pacific Partnership: Prospects and Challenges
By Ankit Panda
The Diplomat's Ankit Panda speaks with Devin Stewart about the Trans-Pacific Partnership.