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Obama and Indonesia: Strong Progress But an Uncertain Future
By Nithin Coca
The U.S. has done its part to deepen relations; the ball is now in Indonesia's court.
Nuke or No Nuke? Japan’s Long Dilemma
By Yo-Jung Chen
The discreet temptation for a national nuclear deterrent has persisted for decades.
O'Reilly Factor Goes to Chinatown, Stereotypes and Racist Remarks Ensue
By Catherine Putz
A segment ostensibly on what Chinese-Americans think of the election quickly turns into a racist caricature.
Tule Lake: Memories of Japanese Internment
By Casey Michel
As discussion of internment rises in America, the most fortified city in the Americas during WWII risks being forgotten.
American Cowboys in Kyrgyzstan
By Catherine Putz
“Let’s go play a game we’ve never played, in a language we don’t understand, where you could possibly die."
Little Progress on THAAD as Park, Xi Meet on G20 Sidelines
By Ankit Panda
Xi and Park reiterated their views on THAAD, but didn't appear to forge a path toward understanding.
A New Day for US-Central Asia Relations?
By Catherine Putz
Washington needs to clarify how new C5+1 projects either build on or differ from previous endeavors.
US and EU Separatist Groups to Gather on Moscow’s Dime
By Casey Michel
The upcoming conference will feature guests from Catalonia and Texas, but no Chechens or Uyghurs.
Donald Trump’s Whataboutism
By Catherine Putz
If the US waits for utopia to argue in favor of liberty abroad, it will never happen.
A Complete Guide to the Upcoming South China Sea International Law Verdict
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
The Diplomat‘s Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran discuss the upcoming verdict in Philippines v. China.
Two US Aircraft Carriers Launch Joint Exercises Off Philippines Ahead of South China Sea Verdict
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Coordinated operations kick off ahead of much-anticipated South China Sea verdict.
US Aims to Increase Funding for Alternative Media Sources in Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
The US State Department wants to counteract “Russia’s well-financed propaganda machine.”