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The Diplomat Magazine | September 2018

The Belt and Road in Europe:
5 Years Later

This month, we trace the Belt and Road’s bumpy progress in Europe, analyze President Duterte’s remake of Philippine foreign policy, wrestle with Pakistan’s looming air pollution crisis, and look at the fight for LGBTI rights in Timor-Leste. And, of course, we offer a range of reporting, analysis, and opinion from across the region.

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September 01, 2018

Interview: Leta Hong Fincher

“We are witnessing an extraordinary moment in modern Chinese history… Growing numbers of women are angry about the misogyny and injustice in their lives.”

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Interview: Leta Hong Fincher

<i>A Luta Continua</i>: LGBTI Rights in Timor-Leste

September 01, 2018

A Luta Continua: LGBTI Rights in Timor-Leste

Timor-Leste is seen as a bright spot when it comes to LGBTI rights in Southeast Asia, but many challenges remain.

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A Luta Continua: LGBTI Rights in Timor-Leste

September 01, 2018

Pakistan’s Rising Air Pollution Crisis

As Pakistan’s air gets worse and society demands action, how will the new government respond?

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Pakistan’s Rising Air Pollution Crisis

September 01, 2018

Fire and Fury: Duterte’s Revolutionary Foreign Policy

How far can Duterte’s rebalance away from the United States (and toward China) progress?

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Fire and Fury: Duterte’s Revolutionary Foreign Policy

September 01, 2018

The Belt and Road in Europe: 5 Years Later

What do European countries think about the BRI, five years after its launch?

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The Belt and Road in Europe: 5 Years Later

August 01, 2018

North Korea: A Hermit No More

In a striking U-turn, Kim Jong Un has shifted from bellicosity to diplomacy.

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North Korea: A Hermit No More

August 01, 2018

Estimating Taiwanese Military Power

How well would Taiwan be able to defend itself against a Chinese attack?

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Estimating Taiwanese Military Power

August 01, 2018

Can Modi Keep Winning?

As India gears up for the largest democratic exercise on the planet, what are the prospects for 5 more years of Modi?

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Can Modi Keep Winning?

August 01, 2018

Shining a Light on Pacific Island Diplomacy

Thinking of the Pacific Islands as a bloc obscures the complexity of the individual interests of each nation.

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Shining a Light on Pacific Island Diplomacy

July 01, 2018

Thailand’s Dangerous Interregnum

These are the days when an old system refuses to die and a new system isn't ready to be born.

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Thailand’s Dangerous Interregnum

July 01, 2018

The Mixed Legacies of Indonesia’s Reformasi

Against the odds and despite some setbacks, Indonesia survived its democratic transition and continues to thrive.

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The Mixed Legacies of Indonesia’s Reformasi

July 01, 2018

Cambodia’s Ersatz Election

Anxiety and crackdowns define a battle for legitimacy in Cambodia.

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Cambodia’s Ersatz Election

July 01, 2018

Japan’s Lessons for Malaysia

Japan’s 2009 election experience has lessons for Malaysia’s first opposition government.

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Japan’s Lessons for Malaysia

June 29, 2018

Joshua Kurlantzick on Democratic Regression in SE Asia

Democracy in Southeast Asia seems to be in decline. How bad is the situation?

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Joshua Kurlantzick on Democratic Regression in SE Asia

June 01, 2018

China’s Reform and Opening: 40 Years and Counting

How far is the Chinese government willing to go in letting go of economic control?

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China’s Reform and Opening: 40 Years and Counting

June 01, 2018

What’s Next for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization?

The Shanghai Spirit has changed over the last 18 years.

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What’s Next for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization?

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