Photo Essays

Asia’s Shame: Acid Attacks

Every year, about 1500 people are attacked with acid. Most are in Asia.

The U.S. Pivot and China Relations

Last week, The Diplomat co-hosted with Harvard University a panel of leading analysts on U.S.-China relations. Following are some of the highlights from the discussion.

Japan Tsunami: 12 Months Later

The Diplomat takes a look in pictures at Japan’s recovery from the March 11, 2011 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster.

Bangkok’s Flooding Nightmare

Flooding across Thailand has claimed more than 500 lives and forced tens of thousands to evacuate. Here, local photographers share images of the impact of the rising waters.

How Asia Saw September 11, 2001

Ten years after the attacks of September 11, writers from around Asia share their recollections of where they were when the world changed.

Terrorism in Asia

Before and since 9/11, Asian nations have been grappling with insurgencies and terrorism challenges. The Diplomat takes a look at 8 of them.