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The Revolution in Bago: A Crucial Battle for Myanmar’s Future

TheDiplomat - Fri, 08/05/2026 - 08:34
Even as the military attempts to rebrand itself as a civilian government, resistance groups have established a foothold in the crucial central region.

Is Singapore’s Legal System Becoming More Draconian?

TheDiplomat - Fri, 08/05/2026 - 08:22
A series of recent cases raises the question of whether such punitive measures are necessary for maintaining the country's clean and orderly reputation.

Thai, Cambodian PMs Agree to ‘Confidence Building’ Measures on Border

TheDiplomat - Fri, 08/05/2026 - 07:13
Relations between Bangkok and Phnom Penh remain severely strained following outbreaks of armed conflict in July and December of last year.

America and the Gulf Still Need Each Other

Foreign Affairs - Fri, 08/05/2026 - 06:00
How U.S. partnerships can survive the war in Iran.

Why China Waits

Foreign Affairs - Fri, 08/05/2026 - 06:00
Beijing is playing a long game on Taiwan.

Europa-Parlamentarier Andreas Schwab zum Vertrag EU-Schweiz: «Ich bin total optimistisch»

NZZ.ch - Fri, 08/05/2026 - 05:30
Der süddeutsche Politiker hat sich 22 Jahre lang in Brüssel vertieft mit der Schweiz befasst. Falls die Schweizer die 10-Millionen-Initiative der SVP annehmen, wäre das für ihn noch nicht das Ende des neuen bilateralen Vertrags.

How Corruption Exacerbates the Climate Crisis in the Philippines

TheDiplomat - Fri, 08/05/2026 - 04:59
The pursuit of bold climate solutions cannot be divorced from the goals of fighting graft and ending elite impunity.

As Summit Gets Underway, ASEAN Calls For Joint Response to Iran War Fallout

TheDiplomat - Fri, 08/05/2026 - 03:08
Home to around 700 million people, Southeast Asia has been one of the regions most affected by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Au Japon, la guerre à la paix ?

Le Monde Diplomatique - Thu, 07/05/2026 - 18:15
En autorisant l'exportation d'armes létales et en renforçant sa participation aux dispositifs militaires régionaux, le Japon franchit un nouveau seuil. Alors que sa Constitution, rédigée sous occupation américaine, contraint le pays au pacifisme, il n'a pourtant jamais cessé de débattre des (…) / , , , , , ,

China’s Former Defense Ministers Sentenced to Death With Reprieve: The Reason and the Wider Implications

TheDiplomat - Thu, 07/05/2026 - 17:27
Until now, no one from the military top brass had received such severe punishments since early days of the anti-corruption campaign.

Telling Turan’s Tales With Agnieszka Pikulicka

TheDiplomat - Thu, 07/05/2026 - 16:36
For a region little covered in the global press, every thoughtful effort to tell local stories is a bright light in the dark. 

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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