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Rohingya youth who were conscripted by the military to defend Buthidaung town against the advancing Arakan Army share their stories with The Diplomat.

For the Afghan people, the fight against corruption is not just a matter of governance – it is a matter of survival.

The voices shaping economic strategy extend beyond the Communist Party’s inner circle to include a select “brain trust” of prominent economists.

2025 could bring a change in bilateral relations – and environmental issues like heavy air pollution may be the catalyst.

Residents of Indonesia's capital are gearing up to select a new governor after a campaign that could herald broader realignments in the country's politics.

The legacy of Chiang Kai-shek’s dictatorship continues to shape the island’s polarized society and security policies today.

The truth is bad enough. So why have rights activists and the South Korean government been distorting and manipulating evidence to bolster a dubious claim?

In hindsight, the Manas base marked the apogee of American influence in Kyrgyzstan.

After its official reveal at the Zhuhai Airshow, what do we know about China's new fifth-generation fighter?

Having checked China in Asia, the Biden administration will be a hard act to follow, particularly given regional governments' skepticism of Trump.

Trump’s return to the White House, along with his hawkish advisers, will have Beijing expecting a conflict – and acting accordingly.

President Javier Milei’s openly critical stance toward China has evolved into an increasingly pragmatic collaboration.