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Himalayas Leveled: How China-Nepal Relations Have Defied Geopolitics
October 07, 2019

Himalayas Leveled: How China-Nepal Relations Have Defied Geopolitics

By Krzysztof Iwanek
Despite its geography, Nepal no longer belongs to India’s sphere of influence.

Tensions Diffused: China Willing to Reopen Nathu La Pass to Indian Pilgrims
September 14, 2017

Tensions Diffused: China Willing to Reopen Nathu La Pass to Indian Pilgrims

By Charlotte Gao
Chinese foreign ministry says China highly values bilateral people-to-people exchanges
Understanding the India-China Standoff at Doklam
July 15, 2017

Understanding the India-China Standoff at Doklam

By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
India and Chinese troops are currently gridlocked in one of the most serious border standoffs in decades. Why?

The Political Geography of the India-China Crisis at Doklam
July 13, 2017

The Political Geography of the India-China Crisis at Doklam

By Ankit Panda
Explaining the political geography at the center of a serious India-China standoff in the Himalayas.

India's Government Wants to Control All Maps Depicting the Country
May 14, 2016

India's Government Wants to Control All Maps Depicting the Country

By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Would this proposed legislation in India just be a big waste of time and government resources?

South Asia: Tethered to the Middle East; Southeast Asia: Tethered to China
March 07, 2016

South Asia: Tethered to the Middle East; Southeast Asia: Tethered to China

By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Historically and culturally, the Middle East and Southeast Asia have been tethered to India and China respectively.

Pakistan and Kazakhstan Look to Increase Cooperation
August 27, 2015

Pakistan and Kazakhstan Look to Increase Cooperation

By Ankit Panda
The leaders of Pakistan and Kazakhstan want their countries to trade and cooperate more.
Asia's Crossroads: A Better Definition of 'Central Asia'
May 09, 2015

Asia's Crossroads: A Better Definition of 'Central Asia'

By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Our current politico-geographic conception of "Central Asia" is nebulous and arbitrary.

The Geopolitical Vision of Alfred Thayer Mahan
December 30, 2014

The Geopolitical Vision of Alfred Thayer Mahan

By Francis P. Sempa
One hundred years later, the insights of the American strategist continue to have extraordinary relevance today.

Geography and Indian Strategy
July 30, 2014

Geography and Indian Strategy

By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
India can take advantage of its location to become a major player in Asia.

Interview with Robert D. Kaplan
March 20, 2014

Interview with Robert D. Kaplan

By Justin McDonnell
The Diplomat speaks with journalist and strategic thinker Robert Kaplan about his upcoming book and more.
The Geopolitics of Australia
October 09, 2013

The Geopolitics of Australia

“Australia is an island, a continent and a nation” lying at intersect of North America and the Indian and Pacific Oceans.

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