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Damaging and Disingenuous: Evaluating the ‘India Out’ Campaign in Maldives
By Mimrah Abdul Ghafoor
When it comes to India, a stark contrast emerges when comparing Abdulla Yameen’s current campaign rhetoric with his previous actions as president.
The Disappearance of Dil Mohammed: A Voice for the Rohingya Silenced
By Shafiur Rahman
On January 18, prominent advocate Dil Mohammed was abducted from a Rohingya camp in No Man’s Land. He has not been heard from since.
How Japanese Civilians Are Supporting Ukraine
By Jon Letman
As the need for humanitarian aid grew, Japanese citizens continued to send Bogdan Parkhomenko – a Ukrainian with strong ties to Japan – goods and money, asking him to share with those in need.
Rising India: A Welcome Partner for ASEAN?
By Imran Said
How committed India is to its relationship with Southeast Asia will depend in large part on how committed it is to globalization in general.
Pakistan: In the Eye of the Political Storm
By Joe Wallen
Chaos erupted after Imran Khan's arrest. His release brought an uneasy calm, but the stage is set for a more serious clash.
Regional Splits on Myanmar Are Becoming More Apparent
By Angshuman Choudhury and Muhammad Waffaa Kharisma
Three parallel regional processes are trying to deal with the Myanmar crisis. They risk undermining each other.
With Taiwan in Mind, China Observes Attack Helicopter Operations in Ukraine
By Lyle Goldstein and Nathan Waechter
China has invested heavily in a large force of modern military helicopters, so its military strategists are watching closely as Russia's helicopter fleet takes massive damage.
Nepal Takes a Step Toward LGBTQ Equality
By Harsh Mahaseth and Dikshya Adhikari
In a landmark ruling, Nepal’s Supreme Court demanded that the government take action to recognize same-sex marriage.
Why Thailand’s Political Paralysis Is Set to Continue
By Christian Kurzydlowski
Whatever the result, this week's election is unlikely to resolve the contradiction that has produced a state of rolling crisis in the country's politics.
French Polynesia’s New Pro-Independence Leadership
By Paco Milhiet
The coming political transition in the island territory will have national and international consequences.
Great Escapes From the Clutches of the Myanmar Junta
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
Five people who braved bullets and landmines to make it to safety share their stories with The Diplomat.
Japan and NATO: An Inevitable Partnership?
By James Kaizuka
Japan may not be located in the North Atlantic, but it and NATO are natural partners with increasingly overlapping interests and with much to offer each other.