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Geopolitics
What's India's President up to in Nepal?
By Ankit Panda
The India-Nepal reset continues, with the first Indian presidential visit to Nepal in 18 years.
China, Sri Lankan Set to Finalize Agreements For Hambantota Port Phase 2
By Ankit Panda
China and Sri Lanka are expected to move forward on Hambantota port in November 2016.
Thailand After King Bhumibol Adulyadej: Succession, Civil-Military Relations, and Geopolitics
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
The Diplomat's Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran discuss royal succession in Thailand.
Kuril Islands Dispute: Russia-Japan Joint Administration on the Table?
By Ankit Panda
Japan denies that any talks for joint administration of the dispute island chain are underway with Russia.
The Indus Waters Treaty Is Here to Stay
By Rajeshwari Krishnamurthy
India cannot easily and will not abrogate the Indus Waters Treaty.
Philippine Government Eyes Chinese Investment Ahead of Duterte Visit to Beijing
By Ankit Panda
Philippine Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez outlined Manila's plans for economic cooperation with China.
Imagining South Asia Without Pakistan
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
What are the geopolitical advantages and disadvantages of there being no Pakistan?
Crossing the Line of Control: What's Next for Kashmir After India's 'Surgical Strikes'?
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran discuss the recent Indian "surgical strikes" and U.S.-ASEAN defense diplomacy.
Russia Wants to De-Hyphenate India and Pakistan. Should Delhi Worry?
By Umair Jamal
Moscow’s recent attempt to de-hyphenate its relations with Pakistan and India will only frustrate New Dehli.
Uzbekistan After Islam Karimov: What to Expect
By Ankit Panda
Katie Putz joins The Diplomat's Ankit Panda for a conversation on Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan.
Long Overdue: India and Japan Are Ready for a Full-Fledged Civil Nuclear Deal
By Satoru Nagao
Tokyo and New Delhi have much to gain and little to lose by signing a civil nuclear agreement.
Thailand's Future After the Constitutional Referendum
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
The Diplomat‘s Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran discuss Thailand's new constitution and upcoming Asian summits.