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No Easy Win for Singapore’s PAP
By James Chin
All signs are pointing to a tough election for Singapore’s ruling People’s Action Party.
Malaysians Escalate Push For Najib’s Resignation
By Luke Hunt
The chorus of criticism directed at the Malaysian prime minister grows.
Exclusive: Who's Really Behind Thailand’s Erawan Shrine Bomb Blast?
By Shawn W. Crispin
The Diplomat’s Shawn Crispin conducts an in-depth investigation into the recent Erawan Shrine bombing.
Fighting Trachoma in Indigenous Australia
By Gemima Harvey
Australia has been shamefully slow to eliminate this infectious eye disease. Finally, progress is being made.
Why North Korea Can’t Be the Next Cuba
By Sam Cho
The U.S. has had diplomatic breakthroughs with Cuba and Iran. Don’t expect the same for North Korea anytime soon.
Malaysia and Mahathir: The Doctor Is Still in the House
By Joyce Lee
The revival of populist former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad comes at a price for the people of Malaysia.
A Cold Summer for China and Russia?
By Gregory Shtraks
Political relations between the two giants remain warm, but economic ties appear to be cooling.
India’s Fighter Acquisition Troubles
By Daniel Darling
As the Indian Air Force reduces the FGFA requirement, its fighter capacity continues to shrink.
What Now for China’s Afghanistan Strategy?
By Andrew Small
Despite the blow to peace talks with the Taliban, China is unlikely to change its approach to Afghanistan or Pakistan.
Japan: Farewell to ‘One Country Pacifism’
By Eisuke Suzuki
Why it is time to part ways with the traditional interpretations of Article 9 of Japan’s Constitution.
Assessing North Korea’s 'Ground Game' with China
By Adam Cathcart
Has something changed about Chinese-North Korean relations behind the scenes?
Kashmir's Young Rebels
By Fahad Shah
With their backs against the wall, Kashmir's desperate youth have started taking up arms against the Indian government.