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South Asia / The Diplomat

In China, Russias Putin Emphasizes Strategic and Personal Ties

Putin's visit underscored China and Russia's coordination to push forward an emerging multipolar world.

17 May 2024 11:13 pm
Why Nepal Escalated Its Map Dispute With India

Its no coincidence that the move came just as Nepals left-alliance government faces a crucial floor test.

17 May 2024 10:53 pm
Why the US Must Rethink Its Strategy to Compete With China in the EV Market

Washington should draw from Beijings industrial policies, avoid its pitfalls, and leverage Americas unique strengths to outline China in the global EV market.

17 May 2024 7:22 pm
From Tsai to Lai: The Past, Present, and Future of Taiwans Foreign Policy

Given that Lai seems poised to carry on outgoing President Tsai Ing-wen's diplomatic approach, a look at her foreign policy evolution is useful.

17 May 2024 6:47 pm
Violence Rages in New Caledonia as France Rushes Emergency Reinforcements to Its Pacific Territory

France imposed a state of emergency for the first time since 1985 as protests against voting reforms morphed into violence.

16 May 2024 10:05 pm
No China-US Trade War This Year, But Uncertainty Ahead in 2025

The targeted and restrained nature of the latest round of tariffs suggests the U.S. and China are unlikely to engage in a full-scale trade war this year. But the situation remains precarious.

16 May 2024 8:06 pm
The Great Debate Over South Korea Developing Nuclear Weapons Is Back

Despite a destabilized Korean Peninsula due to North Korean missile developments, acquiring nuclear weapons would be a dead end for Seoul.

16 May 2024 7:34 pm
India and China: Trading With the Enemy

Political and security tensions are on the rise, but so is the value of China-India trade.

16 May 2024 7:07 pm
Can Japan Boosts Its Foreign Students Count to 400,000?

The Kishida administration has set a lofty goal, even while tightening the regulations for universities that admit international students.

16 May 2024 6:40 pm
China Coast Guard Shadows Filipino Activists Sailing Toward Disputed Shoal

About 100 Filipinos are sailing to Scarborough Shoal to assert the Philippines' sovereignty, while being trailed by at least two Chinese ships.

15 May 2024 10:59 pm
Road to Busan for a Plastic-free Future

Asia-Pacific countries could prove critical to ensuring the treaty addresses not only waste management, but the root issue of plastic production.

15 May 2024 8:09 pm