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Afghanistan, Pakistan Move Heavy Weapons and Troops to Khyber Pass

Tue, 14/06/2016 - 20:07
One Afghan soldier and one Pakistani officer have been killed and 22 wounded in clashes at Torkham Border crossing.

ASEAN Foreign Ministers Issue, Then Retract Communique Referencing South China Sea

Tue, 14/06/2016 - 18:03
The statement didn't contain language drastically different from recent declarations, but was issued inside China.

Tibet’s 17th Karmapa on Climate Change, the Dalai Lama, and China

Tue, 14/06/2016 - 17:45
The Tibetan Buddhist leader on climate change, his future leadership role, and Tibetan issues.

India’s Anti-Satellite Weapons

Tue, 14/06/2016 - 16:38
Does India truly have the ability to target enemy satellites in war?

Chinese Firms Buy Up Global Sporting Icons

Tue, 14/06/2016 - 16:29
China's sports investments -- overseas and at home -- are booming, thanks to friendly government policies.

Kazakhstan Changes Tone on Unrest

Tue, 14/06/2016 - 15:45
Does Nazarbayev’s statement on the Aktobe incident signal a move toward the illiberal?

The US and China in East Asia: Leadership and Influence

Tue, 14/06/2016 - 15:36
Insights from Evelyn Goh

Behind Indonesia’s Red Scare

Tue, 14/06/2016 - 14:55
Why is the Indonesian military again warning of an imminent communist revolution?

Australia’s Many Small Parties Help Disburse Discontent

Tue, 14/06/2016 - 14:44
A vibrant array of minor parties provides a release valve for discontent in Australia.

China’s ‘Belt and Road’: Where Is Africa?

Tue, 14/06/2016 - 14:38
Africa was missing from China’s “Belt and Road” roadmap, but including the continent makes good sense.

China’s Impressive Auto Industry

Mon, 02/05/2016 - 14:47
The country’s well-functioning auto sector is a bright spot in an otherwise slowing economy.

Indian Navy Sends Amphibious Warfare Ship to ASEAN-led South China Sea Exercise

Mon, 02/05/2016 - 14:11
The exercise will focus on maritime security and counter-terrorism.

India’s First Scorpene Attack Submarine Goes to Sea Trials

Mon, 02/05/2016 - 14:09
The INS Kalvari entered open sea trials for the first time.

The Deceptively Simple Reason Australia Picked the Shortfin Barracuda

Mon, 02/05/2016 - 14:08
Did Australia go with DCNS to keep the SSN option open?

Bangkok Noir: Crime Fiction in the City of Angels

Mon, 02/05/2016 - 12:27
Thailand’s capital is home to a vibrant community of writers exploring the city’s vast underbelly.

Japan’s New Stealth Fighter Jet to Conduct 50 Test Flights in 2016-17

Sun, 01/05/2016 - 22:40
Japan plans a year-long campaign to flight-test its new X-2 fifth-generation fighter technology demonstrator.

Russia Intercepts US Aircraft (Maybe) Spying on Moscow’s Newest Ballistic Missile Sub

Sun, 01/05/2016 - 22:37
A Russian MiG-31 intercepted a U.S. Navy P-8 Maritime patrol aircraft in Northeast Asia on April 21.

Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: May 1, 2016 Edition

Sun, 01/05/2016 - 22:31
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!

Deflation Threatens Australia

Sun, 01/05/2016 - 10:43
The deflation disease appears to be spreading rapidly through Asia.

Taiwan Slams Malaysia’s Kowtow to China on Deportations

Sat, 30/04/2016 - 19:41
Taipei says Malaysia deported fraud suspects to Beijing “under pressure from China”.

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