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Cambodia Rejects Thai Claims It Launched a Grenade at Thai Troops

TheDiplomat - Thu, 26/02/2026 - 02:28
Worryingly, the current rumblings resemble the disputes that preceded major outbreaks of fighting in July and December.

16 Years On, ACFTA Widens Indonesia-China Trade Imbalance

TheDiplomat - Thu, 26/02/2026 - 01:21
Rather than delivering balanced gains, the landmark free trade agreement has created growing trade deficits for Indonesia.

Laos Elections Stained by Activist’s Death

TheDiplomat - Thu, 26/02/2026 - 01:03
The abduction and murder of Lao dissidents have become alarmingly frequent, often coinciding with events of national significance.

Pro-Trump Influencer Nick Adams Dropped as US Ambassador to Malaysia, Report Says

TheDiplomat - Thu, 26/02/2026 - 00:54
Adams' "alpha male" posturing and pro-Israel comments set off alarms in Malaysia, a Muslim-majority country where sympathy for the Palestinian cause is widespread.

Egypt Vies for African Influence

Foreign Policy - Thu, 26/02/2026 - 00:23
As geopolitical tensions rise in the Horn of Africa, Cairo is flaunting its military might.

The Pentagon Feuding With an AI Company Is a Very Bad Sign

Foreign Policy - Thu, 26/02/2026 - 00:00
Anthropic doesn’t trust this administration with its technology—and it has a point.

Modi’s Israel Visit Underscores Deep Ties

Foreign Policy - Wed, 25/02/2026 - 23:23
The Indian leader has made a strategic bet on the bilateral relationship.

Rubio Meets With Caribbean Leaders to Discuss U.S. Policy

Foreign Policy - Wed, 25/02/2026 - 22:59
Many regional leaders worry that the U.S. oil embargo on Cuba will have spillover consequences.

Rubio Joins Caribbean Summit to Discuss Donroe Doctrine

Foreign Policy - Wed, 25/02/2026 - 22:59
Many regional leaders worry that the U.S. oil embargo on Cuba will have spillover consequences.

The Little-Known Standoff Testing the Global Financial System

Foreign Policy - Wed, 25/02/2026 - 22:11
How a dispute between Afreximbank and Fitch Ratings is challenging financial orthodoxy.

Sri Lanka Is Now India’s Best – and Maybe Last – Friend in South Asia

TheDiplomat - Wed, 25/02/2026 - 22:00
Swift support in times of crisis has made the nation one of New Delhi’s few remaining close partners in the region.

Le chrisme est bien un symbole chrétien, mais que l’ultradroite cherche à détourner

France24 / France - Wed, 25/02/2026 - 20:11
Symbole associé au christianisme sans connotation politique particulière, le chrisme, un monogramme ornemental représentant le nom du Christ, fait l'objet d'une tentative de récupération de la part de l'ultradroite, dans le contexte de la mort du militant identitaire Quentin Deranque en France.

Ukraine’s Strikes on Russian Energy Have Two Targets

Foreign Policy - Wed, 25/02/2026 - 19:58
Targeting oil infrastructure that recalcitrant Hungary relies on lets Kyiv hit two birds with one drone.

The Chinese Dance Troupe That Sparked a Bomb Threat at the Australian PM’s Residence

TheDiplomat - Wed, 25/02/2026 - 19:31
Shen Yun is at the center of a deeper and increasingly consequential struggle over culture, representation, and political voice in the transnational Chinese world.

Loi sur l'aide à mourir : faut-il faire comme en Belgique ?

France24 / France - Wed, 25/02/2026 - 19:28
Résignés par la lenteur du processus politique ou convaincus d'être inéligibles à la future loi actuellement en débat au Parlement, des Français continuent d'aller en Belgique pour bénéficier d'une aide à mourir, même s'ils préféreraient que ce soit en France. Les explications avec Dr. Yves de Locht, médecin généraliste belge. 

There Is No Military Solution to Mexico’s Cartel Problem

Foreign Policy - Wed, 25/02/2026 - 19:07
Crime groups operate less like nations and more like banks.

Pax Silica and the China-US Critical Minerals Competition

TheDiplomat - Wed, 25/02/2026 - 17:20
Insights from Maria Shagina.

Thanks to Trump, Xi Has Time on His Side With Taiwan

Foreign Policy - Wed, 25/02/2026 - 16:48
Beijing is less likely to risk an invasion while Trump is facilitating its pressure campaign against Taipei.

Thailand’s Conservatives Consolidate Power After 2026 Snap Polls

TheDiplomat - Wed, 25/02/2026 - 16:35
Bhumjaithai’s election win and coalition deal signal a resurgence of establishment politics, shaped by border tensions, nationalist rhetoric, and unresolved constitutional reform.

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