The Diplomat is both a premier Asia–Pacific current affairs magazine and, in another context, the title of a recent American TV series about a U.S. diplomat navigating a global crisis. Here are concise explanations for the two most common references:

• The Diplomat (magazine): An international online current-affairs publication focused on politics, security, economy, and culture in the Indo-Pacific region. It originated as an Australian print magazine in 2001 and later shifted to an online format with a Washington, D.C. base. It covers geopolitics, defense, environment, development, and related topics for policymakers, analysts, and scholars. [The Diplomat magazine overview] [The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine] [The Diplomat ()]

• The Diplomat (TV series): A streaming drama on Netflix (first released in 2023) about Kate Wyler, a seasoned U.S. diplomat who becomes the ambassador to the United Kingdom amid an international crisis, balancing high-stakes diplomacy with personal life. The show has drawn praise for its portrayal of foreign policy and diplomatic work. Season 3 premiered in 2025, with renewed continuations underway. [The Diplomat (American TV series)] [Netflix official page]

If you’d like, specify which version you mean (magazine or TV series), and I can tailor a deeper summary, key figures, notable articles or episodes, and recommended starting points. [The Diplomat magazine overview][The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine][The Diplomat (American TV series)]