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US & Central Asia: What Is the C5+1?
On November 6, 2025, the Central Asian presidents will gather in Washington DC. The summit will be the crowning achievement for a decade-old format.
Does ASEAN Actually Matter?
This year's summit reflects the prominent place that ASEAN occupies in Asia’s diplomatic calendar. But some say the organization has devolved into an ineffective talk-shop.
What’s Japan’s Problem with Foreigners?
Anti-foreigner sentiment is on the rise as Japan wrestles with how to keep its identity intact amid plummeting birth rates.
Did Trump Kill the Quad?
Trump’s moves are casting doubt on the prospect of a Leaders Summit – and the future of the Quad itself.
Interview: Bushra Zulfiqar on Child Trafficking in Asia
The regional director of Terre des Hommes Netherlands speaks with The Diplomat.
What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Chiang Min-yen, a non-resident fellow at the Taiwan Economic Democracy Union, joins The Diplomat to discuss the concerns over the bill, the China factor, and what comes next.
What’s Behind Vietnam’s Political Upheaval?
Nguyen Khac Giang discusses the major blood-letting at the upper echelons of the Vietnamese government and ruling Communist Party.
The Danger of China’s Digital Silk Road
Michael Caster discusses the link between China's digital investments abroad and digital repression.
What Will China’s Shift From Oil Mean for Saudi Arabia and Russia?
Dr. Erica Downs discusses the economic and geopolitical impacts of China’s energy transition.
Why Did the Islamic State Target Russia?
Lucas Webber, the co-founder and editor of militantwire.com, discusses the horrific attack in Russia, and the links to Islamic State’s Afghan branch, also known as ISKP.
Is China Committing Environmental Crimes in the South China Sea?
John McManus, a professor at the Rosenstiel School of the University of Miami, discusses the environmental damage to the South China Sea, China's role, and the chances for an ecological recovery.
Riots, Tribal Clash, Fuel Shortage: Papua New Guinea’s Many Crises
Douveri Henao, CEO and founder of Legacy Group, discusses the situation in PNG and how the country can overcome.
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