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The Diplomat speaks with Nepal’s ambassador to the United States about Tibet, India and ties with China.

The time might be ripe for other nations to encourage Chinese-style economic reforms in North Korea. Maybe.

Asia’s ability to ensure the region’s nuclear arms are properly managed will depend on the actions of 3 nations.

Asia needs competing voices and ideas if it is to prosper. No single nation should be seen as speaking for it.

Ties between India and Japan have started to blossom this past year. There’s plenty of space for more growth.

Indonesia’s decision to ratify the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty should be seen as a small but welcome step.

The North Korean free trade zone of Rajin-Sonbong isn’t sparking a revolution. But it’s a key starting point.

The death of Kim Jong-il has left the Asia-Pacific in a state of flux. Expect things to get complicated next year.

Asia-Pacific nations need to stop seeing their foreign policy through the prism of U.S.-China balance.

Kim Jong-un’s biggest challenge in trying to consolidate power could be managing political-military tensions.

The Diplomat speaks with Walden Bello about China, the U.S. role in Asia and renaming the South China Sea.

With talk of possible coup swirling around Pakistan, the U.S. looks close to losing a key strategic partner.