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The Price of Peace With Iran

Foreign Affairs - Fri, 01/05/2026 - 15:00
Washington must be willing to make uncomfortable concessions.

The China-US Clash Over Critical Minerals Is an Opportunity for Kazakhstan 

TheDiplomat - Fri, 01/05/2026 - 14:54
Amid China-U.S. competition over critical minerals, Kazakhstan is positioned to become a key partner for Washington. 

Why China Treats ‘Lying Flat’ as a National Security Threat

TheDiplomat - Fri, 01/05/2026 - 14:48
It's not about the economy at all: In a system that defines not struggling as a crime, opting out is a public offense.

Are the Ryukyu Islands an Overlooked Flashpoint in the Indo-Pacific? 

TheDiplomat - Fri, 01/05/2026 - 14:46
Considerable attention has been paid to the threat of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan, but analysts have arguably overlooked a more immediate danger facing the Ryukyu Island chain.

The Real Role of a Trump-Xi Meeting

TheDiplomat - Fri, 01/05/2026 - 14:12
The summit is unlikely to deliver decisive breakthroughs. Instead, its importance lies in how it helps manage competition under pressure.

Kazakhstan’s Nuclear Bet to Reach Carbon Neutrality

TheDiplomat - Fri, 01/05/2026 - 14:07
Despite plans to go from zero to four nuclear power plants by 2050, Kazakhstan’s strategy comes with significant challenges.

Malaysia’s Tech Talent Shortage

TheDiplomat - Fri, 01/05/2026 - 11:47
Industry leaders describe a war for talent.

Qui peut travailler le 1er-mai ? La législation assouplie

France24 / France - Fri, 01/05/2026 - 11:10
Le Conseil d'État a estimé jeudi qu'il n'y avait "plus lieu" de "statuer" sur les trois recours déposés par des syndicats et des députés qui contestait un communiqué du Premier ministre mi-avril censé faciliter, selon eux, le travail salarié le 1er-Mai dans les boulangeries et chez les fleuristes. Récit de David Gilberg.

The Philippines Joins Washington’s Pax Silica

TheDiplomat - Fri, 01/05/2026 - 07:59
It's clear what the United States is getting out of its new critical minerals initiative, but less obvious how Manila stands to gain from it.

Libya’s False Peace

Foreign Affairs - Fri, 01/05/2026 - 06:00
Libya needs political unity, not Washington’s dealmaking.

China and America Are Courting Nuclear Catastrophe

Foreign Affairs - Fri, 01/05/2026 - 06:00
The consequences of Beijing’s weapons buildup.

When Myanmar Exported Federalism

TheDiplomat - Fri, 01/05/2026 - 05:54
After World War II, Burma helped design a federal constitution for Ethiopia and Eritrea, while fighting a civil war with ethnic minorities demanding the same at home.

3D-Printed Weapons: An Emerging Problem in Southeast Asia?

TheDiplomat - Fri, 01/05/2026 - 05:18
While traditional firearms are currently a more pressing problem, seizures of 3DPFs are on the rise, with worrying implications for the region.

Cambodian Opposition Leader Loses Appeal Against Treason Conviction

TheDiplomat - Fri, 01/05/2026 - 04:59
The Phnom Penh Appeals Court upheld Kem Sokha's 27-year house arrest sentence, while imposing a further five-year travel ban.

Myanmar’s Ousted Leader Aung San Suu Kyi Transferred to House Arrest: State Media

TheDiplomat - Fri, 01/05/2026 - 02:33
The announcement is part of a concerted PR push currently being undertaken by the new "civilian" government in Naypyidaw.

Manila’s Piecemeal Military Modernization

TheDiplomat - Thu, 30/04/2026 - 21:06
For over 30 years, the Philippines has tried – and struggled – to bolster its defense capabilities. What went wrong?

Emmanuel Macron salue la démonstration de force des Européens après l'exercice militaire Orion

France24 / France - Thu, 30/04/2026 - 19:09
Emmanuel Macron s'est félicité jeudi du "succès" du vaste exercice militaire Orion, auquel il a assisté dans l'est de la France pour sa conclusion, et qui constitue, selon lui, "un signal clair envoyé tout à la fois à nos alliés et à nos adversaires".

Le temps du muguet ?

Le Monde Diplomatique - Thu, 30/04/2026 - 18:47
Le 1er mai, on célèbre les travailleurs. Mais d'abord, le 28 avril, journée internationale de la santé et de la sécurité au travail, on fait les comptes. En 2024, 764 salariés sont morts dans un accident du travail, 1 297 en incluant les trajets professionnels et les maladies reconnues. Si le (…) / , , , , ,

Former Kyrgyz Security Chief Charged With Coup-plotting and Abuse of Office

TheDiplomat - Thu, 30/04/2026 - 16:54
Tashiev has not yet been detained, but has reportedly been instructed not to leave town.

Le temps du bouleversement

Le Monde Diplomatique - Thu, 30/04/2026 - 16:40
On n'explique pas un coup de foudre. En 1986 à Berlin-Est par une soirée d'orage, deux inconnus en sont frappés. « Un certain nombre de personnes montèrent en se bousculant pour s'abriter de la pluie. Et c'est ainsi qu'elle se retrouva poussée de l'arrière au milieu du bus. Les portes se (…) / , ,

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