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Questions about The Diplomat (magazine)

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When was The Diplomat magazine founded?

The Diplomat was founded in 2001 by Minh Bui Jones, David Llewellyn-Smith, and Sung Lee. Its first edition was published in April 2002.

Why did The Diplomat switch from print to online?

The print edition suffered continued financial losses. The Diplomat went completely online in August 2009, closing its Sydney office and moving its headquarters to Tokyo.

Who owns The Diplomat magazine?

The Diplomat is owned by MHT Corporation (株式会社MHTコーポレーション), a Japanese information services company based in Tokyo, Japan.

How many readers does The Diplomat have?

By 2020, The Diplomat reached a monthly unique visitor count of two million.

Where is The Diplomat magazine based today?

The Diplomat is based in Washington, D.C. It was originally based in Australia, then moved to Tokyo after going online in 2009, before relocating to Washington.

Who is the editor-in-chief of The Diplomat?

Shannon Tiezzi serves as editor-in-chief of The Diplomat, with Catherine Putz as managing editor. The magazine also has regional editors for Southeast Asia and South Asia.