diplomacy

Viewing Japanese policy through the past highlights the dominance history has gained over the diplomatic agenda.

The Naval Diplomat delivers remarks at the International Fleet Review 2013, in Sydney, Australia.

Modern technology and cost pressures prompt some to argue they are irrelevant. But embassies still have a role.

Manila and Tokyo’s charm offensives toward China fail, as Beijing returns to its natural, shrewd diplomacy.

Plus, China and Russia will hold strategic bilateral talks. Tuesday diplomacy links.

Following a recent kidnapping, Tehran reportedly wants to send Special Forces to Yemen.

Pyongyang’s decision to hold talks with Seoul was likely influenced by economic and geopolitical factors.

At China’s urging Washington has agreed to meet a North Korean, according to a Japanese newspaper.

Plus, the U.S.-Philippines will hold a six-day military drill in the Scarborough Shoal. Wednesday diplomacy links.

From provocations coming from North Korea to various island spats, East Asia is rife with hotspots. Could Mongolia play a role?

Iran and the P5+1 powers have scheduled talks. Now the hard part begins.

China has sought to bolster its ties to South Sudan while not damaging its longer and closer relationship with the north.