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The Diplomat is a current-affairs magazine for the Asia-Pacific, with news and analysis on politics, security, business, technology and life across the region.
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China’s High-Tech Narrative Cannot Solve Its Deflation Problem

jeu, 12/03/2026 - 18:17
For all the emphasis on developing advanced technologies, China’s present growth model still depends far more on low-cost manufactured exports.

South Korea’s Conservative Party Tanks Amid Warring Factions’ Fight for Legitimacy

jeu, 12/03/2026 - 18:03
The PPP ruined its local elections prospects by purging Han Dong-hoon, its former leader.

How China’s AI-Powered Robots Could Reshape the Global Order

jeu, 12/03/2026 - 17:29
China is moving from AI in the cloud to “embodied intelligence” with physical, real-world applications.

India’s Supreme Court Grants Bail to Veteran Kashmiri Separatist Shabir Ahmed Shah

jeu, 12/03/2026 - 16:39
The justices cited prolonged pre-trial detention exceeding six years, procedural irregularities in the trial process, and the slow pace of witness examination.

The Iran Crisis Is Fueling South Korea’s Drive for Nuclear Energy 

jeu, 12/03/2026 - 15:38
Amid the Middle East conflict, South Korea is determined to find new pathways to strengthen localized, “autonomous” energy solutions by targeting civil nuclear and renewable energy. 

India Is Not the 4th Biggest Economy in the World. But Does That Really Matter?

jeu, 12/03/2026 - 15:25
The nationalist narrative that dominated public discourse over the past year had been overstating the scale of India’s economic progress. Of particular concern is uneven and inequitable growth.

The American Narrative About a Revisionist China Is Upside-Down

jeu, 12/03/2026 - 15:05
The United States has become the dangerous revisionist power it long warned us that China would be. 

Regional Crises Are Dealing a Heavy Blow to Afghanistan’s Fragile Economy

jeu, 12/03/2026 - 14:34
For a country whose economy remains deeply dependent on regional trade routes, migration, and external assistance, instability on multiple fronts can quickly translate into economic crisis. 

The Iran War Is Now Impacting AUKUS

jeu, 12/03/2026 - 14:20
HMS Anson’s abrupt departure from Australia shows the limits of Britain’s stretched fleet. That will have major implications for AUKUS.

Beijing Is Legalizing the Assimilation of Tibetans and Other Ethnic Minorities

jeu, 12/03/2026 - 13:53
China is amending its laws to weaken ethnic identities, including Tibetan language and culture. 

Moving Up, Locked In: The Hidden Costs of ASEAN’s Semiconductor Push

jeu, 12/03/2026 - 13:35
As the region moves up the chip value chain – toward AI development, advanced logic, and high-bandwidth memory – U.S. regulatory pressures increase.

NATO and the IP4: Potential and Limitations

jeu, 12/03/2026 - 12:12
The growing attention to NATO’s Indo-Pacific partners reflects both strategic necessity and political uncertainty.

Inside Hong Kong’s Cage Homes: The Elderly Residents on the Frontlines of the Heat Crisis

jeu, 12/03/2026 - 06:41
As temperatures soar in the city, elderly people living alone in poorly ventilated homes are among those at greatest risk of worsening health conditions – and even death.

Laundering Dirty Crypto in Cambodia

jeu, 12/03/2026 - 05:03
A digital currency pegged to the U.S. dollar keeps cyber criminals afloat.

Thai-flagged Cargo Vessel Hit By Iranian Projectiles in Strait of Hormuz

jeu, 12/03/2026 - 03:15
The Royal Thai Navy says that three members of the 23-person crew remain unaccounted for after yesterday's attack.

Southeast Asia Reels From Middle East Oil Supply Shortages

jeu, 12/03/2026 - 01:23
From Manila to Hanoi, the region's governments are taking steps to absorb supply shocks and depress demand for increasingly scarce fuels.

The Prospect of Impeaching Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte

mer, 11/03/2026 - 21:31
Duterte is accused of betraying the public trust by committing graft and corruption, bribery, and other high crimes.

Could Zhipu Emerge as the AI Stock of 2026 Amid Wider Market Uncertainty?

mer, 11/03/2026 - 17:44
Zhipu has soared on its Hong Kong debut. Now, following the launch of its GLM-5 model, the stock appears to be well-positioned to capitalize on increasingly uncertain global markets. 

China’s Interests in the Israel-US War With Iran

mer, 11/03/2026 - 17:33
Insights from Yoram Evron.

‘Forcible Imposition’ of India’s National Song Triggers Resistance in the Country’s Northeast

mer, 11/03/2026 - 17:31
Some stanzas of "Vande Mataram" refer to Hindu goddesses. India’s religious minorities say it goes against their monotheist beliefs.

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