The Diplomat

An array of economic, political, and security issues are associated with China’s overseas ports.

Neither China nor Japan wants war. The danger is that each side increasingly believes the other is preparing for one.

Insights from Rosie Levine.

Many of the people who send fraudulent messages or manage fake investment accounts are victims of human trafficking and forced criminality.

The next India-Pakistan crisis will be shaped by compressed timelines, more domestic pressure, weaker external constraints, and the perception that escalation can be controlled.

Beijing will disregard international law when in its own interest, forcing other countries to make difficult decisions about their own compliance.

Dauletmurat Tajimuratov was sentenced to 16 years in prison in 2023. Last week 2.5 years were added to his sentence.

The DSR continues to thrive largely because recipient governments see it as an attractive alternative.

Behind steady population growth, shifting expectations and rising domestic tensions are transforming family life.

Ignoring quiet militant activity like online recruitment or fundraising is just as dangerous as exaggerating the militant threat for political reasons.