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The Diplomat @thediplomat.com · Dec 3

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The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

In-depth analysis and commentary on events across the Asia-Pacific region, with a focus on geopolitics, defense, economics, social, and environmental issues.

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Although the OTS headquarters is a modest red-brick building in Istanbul, the body now oversees a network of cultural initiatives, academic exchanges, and a common history textbook.

Can the Organization of Turkic States Leave Its Mark?

As its annual summit convenes, what role does the Istanbul-based organization play among the shifting constellation of international groupings?

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The Diplomat @thediplomat.com · 1h

The focus on Indian knowledge systems in the UGC’s proposed mathematics curriculum is better suited to other disciplines such as astronomy and religious studies.

India’s Proposed Push for Ancient Maths Risks Loss of Rigor, Employability

The focus on Indian knowledge systems in the UGC’s proposed mathematics curriculum is better suited to other disciplines such as astronomy and religious studies.

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The Diplomat @thediplomat.com · 2h

Takaichi Sanae is widely seen as a pro-Taiwan leader, even famously suggesting a “quasi-alliance” between the two.

How Will a Takaichi Administration Approach Japan’s Taiwan Policy?

Takaichi Sanae is widely seen as a pro-Taiwan leader, even famously suggesting a “quasi-alliance” between the two.

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The Diplomat @thediplomat.com · 3h

Russia and China are closer than ever.

China-Russia Asymmetry and the Power of Siberia 2 Agreement

Insights from Anne-Sophie Corbeau.

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Takaichi’s path to the premiership is filled with potential stumbling blocks, any of which could shorten her time in power. buff.ly/IuF4pV0

The Diplomat @thediplomat.com · 5h

White hat hackers exposed a systematic breach of South Korea’s digital backbone. Who was responsible - China or North Korea?

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The Diplomat @thediplomat.com · 6h

A series of public outrages threatens to mutate into a serious political crisis for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

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The Diplomat @thediplomat.com · 7h

Chinese companies continue to expand in Africa, even at a time of dwindling state funding.

Chinese Companies Are Changing The Way They Operate in Africa

African governments and other local actors have a crucial role to play in shaping the activities of Chinese firms.

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The Diplomat @thediplomat.com · 8h

Human rights groups have condemned a reported paraglider attack by the Myanmar military that local media reports say killed more than 20 people, including children, and wounded more than 50 others. buff.ly/TksoqY8

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The Diplomat @thediplomat.com · 9h

Why have India-U.S. relations suddenly nosedived, and what, if anything, can Indian Americans do about this? buff.ly/TvrmU5L

The Diplomat @thediplomat.com · 10h

Determining liability in the Air India 171 crash, involving untangling complex responsibilities across multiple actors and entities, will be time consuming.

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The Diplomat @thediplomat.com · 11h

If China is the elephant in the room shaping the Australia-India bilateral strategic relationship, that room has already been renovated in the spirit of reset.
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The Diplomat @thediplomat.com · 12h

While on paper a U.S. return to Bagram, given the airbase’s strategic location and infrastructure, may seem like a rational move, in reality it could undermine U.S. national security and interests.

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The Diplomat @thediplomat.com · 13h

India’s defense minister has warned Pakistan that any misadventure in the Sir Creek sector would evoke a “strong” response from Delhi.

Is Sir Creek the Next India-Pakistan Flashpoint?

India’s defense minister has warned Pakistan that any misadventure in the Sir Creek sector would evoke a “strong” response from Delhi.

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The Diplomat @thediplomat.com · 14h

The debate over President Lee’s END Initiative highlights a persistent divide between two strategic visions for South Korea.

Reassessing South Korea’s Foreign Policy Divide Under the Lee Administration

The debate over President Lee’s END Initiative highlights a persistent divide between two strategic visions for South Korea.

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The Diplomat @thediplomat.com · 15h

In some ways, Southeast Asia significantly supports China’s strategic interests. But the region also presents major challenges for China’s global leadership.

China’s Global Leadership: The Southeast Asian Test

In some ways, Southeast Asia significantly supports China’s strategic interests. But the region also presents major challenges for China’s global leadership.

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The Diplomat @thediplomat.com · 16h

29 years after Afghanistan’s former President Dr. Mohammad Najibullah was killed by the Taliban, his daughter keeps alive his vision for a neutral, independent, and peaceful country.

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Heela Najibullah’s Plea: Let Afghanistan Stand Neutral and United

29 years after Afghanistan’s former President Dr. Mohammad Najibullah was killed by the Taliban, his daughter keeps alive his vision for a neutral, independent, and peaceful country.

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The Diplomat @thediplomat.com · 17h

India's draft mathematics curriculum, 2025, unveiled in August, has sparked a debate around its skewed emphasis on ancient knowledge systems over core subjects. buff.ly/y4nRp4C

India’s Proposed Push for Ancient Maths Risks Loss of Rigor, Employability

The focus on Indian knowledge systems in the UGC’s proposed mathematics curriculum is better suited to other disciplines such as astronomy and religious studies.

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The Diplomat @thediplomat.com · 18h

The centuries-old rivalry between Britain and Russia still shapes Asian geopolitics.

The Endless Game: How Britain and Russia Are Shaping Asia’s Frontlines

London’s Indo-Pacific ambitions and Moscow’s eastward pivot reveal that the centuries-old rivalry between Britain and Russia still shapes Asian geopolitics.

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The Diplomat @thediplomat.com · 19h

Takaichi Sanae is widely seen as a pro-Taiwan leader, even famously suggesting a “quasi-alliance” between the two.

How Will a Takaichi Administration Approach Japan’s Taiwan Policy?

Takaichi Sanae is widely seen as a pro-Taiwan leader, even famously suggesting a “quasi-alliance” between the two.

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The Diplomat @thediplomat.com · 20h

As China pursues clean energy, Tibet has emerged as a site for extractive mining and an unsustainable spree of dam building.

Tibet Is Paying the Cost for China’s Green Energy Transition

As China pursues clean energy, Tibet has emerged as a site for extractive mining and an unsustainable spree of dam building.

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The Diplomat @thediplomat.com · 21h

Takaichi is set to be Japan’s first female prime minister – but she and many other female lawmakers are socially conservative, including on gender issues.