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India’s 2026 State Polls Power up the Modi Juggernaut, Reshape the Opposition

TheDiplomat - Thu, 07/05/2026 - 16:04
The opposition has raised concerns over possible electoral manipulations, threats to the federal structure, and democratic balance. 

What to Make of Adilet, Kazakhstan’s Newest Political Party?

TheDiplomat - Thu, 07/05/2026 - 15:45
With Aibek Dadebay – until very recently the head of the presidential administration – at its head, Adilet looks to be just another pro-presidential parrot.

North Korea’s Constitutional Amendments Signal a Policy of Assurance Toward South Korea

TheDiplomat - Thu, 07/05/2026 - 15:14
North Korea wants to assure the South – and Pyongyang’s Russian and Chinese allies – of its intention not to attack Seoul first.

Why Japan and South Korea Won’t Go Nuclear

Foreign Affairs - Thu, 07/05/2026 - 15:09
America still needs to worry about proliferation in East Asia.

China’s Unwinding of the Manus Deal Highlights a Key US Advantage 

TheDiplomat - Thu, 07/05/2026 - 14:52
Who wants to build a business in a place where you can get rich but you can never leave?

The UAE’s OPEC Exit: Why It Happened and What It Means for Asia

TheDiplomat - Thu, 07/05/2026 - 14:52
The UAE is charting its own path. That matters for Asia.

How the Hang Seng Is Thriving as Geopolitical Uncertainty Impacts Global Markets

TheDiplomat - Thu, 07/05/2026 - 14:39
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index is largely unphased by the global energy crisis.

Why the Upcoming China-US Summit Is Likely to Be Misread

TheDiplomat - Thu, 07/05/2026 - 14:26
The return to high-level engagement after a period of escalation reflects adaptation, not forthcoming concessions.

Can Diplomacy Alone Secure India’s Critical Minerals Future?

TheDiplomat - Thu, 07/05/2026 - 13:08
India has recognized that critical minerals are a central pillar of its energy security, industrial strategy and geopolitical positioning.

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