Photo Essays

How successful was Robert Gates as defence secretary? Top Asia analysts assess key US military relationships in the region, and look at the challenges facing his successor.

Images and global reaction to the devastating March 11 earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan.

A massive earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis. Japan faces its darkest hour in decades.

Arab world unrest has spread from Tunisia to Egypt, Bahrain and Libya. Could it travel further? Analysts give their verdict on seven Asian states.

From poisonous Chinese coal mines to a sinking Indian metropolis, The Diplomat has put together its selection of some of the most toxic challenges facing the Asia-Pacific.

A week’s a long time in politics and a year can turn things upside down. Here are our top 10 Asia-Pacific stories of 2010.

Asia’s on the move in more ways than one. A look at transportation methods around the Asia-Pacific also gives a fascinating glimpse of culture in the region.

An exclusive photo essay of rare behind-the-scenes images from Afghanistan, leading up to the nation’s pivotal election.

An exclusive photo essay from Pakistan on the tragic floods, with a timeline of events as they unfolded.

What are the most prosperous countries in the Asia-Pacific? The Diplomat asked the Legatum Institute to name its Top 10.

We take a look at a selection of countries in the Asia-Pacific and the role and status of women in them today.

Festivities in Asia are plentiful. A visual journey through the region’s big and lesser-known celebrations, from Mongolia to India to the Philippines, shows that there is no lack of energy… and colour.