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Ceasing Imports of Russian Crude: India Pays the Piper

TheDiplomat - Fri, 06/02/2026 - 17:07
If you want to be in the dance, you have to pay the piper. In the modern global economy, the piper is Donald Trump’s America.

Social Media and Sinophobia: South Korea’s New Political Frontier

TheDiplomat - Fri, 06/02/2026 - 16:46
What makes the current wave of Sinophobia in South Korea different is not just its intensity, but the infrastructure through which it circulates. 

Mongolian MP Luvsanjamts Ganzorig on How to Tackle Air Pollution, Corruption, and More

TheDiplomat - Fri, 06/02/2026 - 16:34
“To achieve meaningful reductions in air pollution, we need participation not only from the state, but also from local governments, the private sector, civil society organizations, and citizens themselves.”

Japan’s Critical Minerals Resilience Didn’t Start in 2010 – or 2026

TheDiplomat - Fri, 06/02/2026 - 16:06
Japan's deep-sea rare earth breakthrough in January 2026 was not a rapid response. It was the latest turn of a ratchet that has been clicking forward for decades.

Is Japan Ready for Internal Displacement Sparked by a Taiwan War?

TheDiplomat - Fri, 06/02/2026 - 15:50
Part two of a two-part series exploring Japan’s civil protection planning for its southwestern islands.

Is China Really Changing Its Approach to the Yellow Sea?

TheDiplomat - Fri, 06/02/2026 - 15:33
Beijing moved one of its maritime platforms in waters disputed by China and South Korea, but other Chinese assets remain.

Bangladesh’s Election Is Critical to the Future of Press Freedom and Democracy

TheDiplomat - Fri, 06/02/2026 - 15:21
A free press forms the foundation of all robust, democratic systems and serves as a critical bulwark against rising authoritarianism.

How American Technology Helps China Persecute Its Christians

TheDiplomat - Fri, 06/02/2026 - 15:07
Technologies evolved from U.S. hardware and software are used to surveil and arrest China’s people, especially minorities and those with religious beliefs.

Le combat des marchands de journaux

Le Monde Diplomatique - Fri, 06/02/2026 - 15:06
Avant de se matérialiser par d'immenses fermes de serveurs, la diffusion de l'information reposait sur une constellation de marchands de journaux. Malgré des conditions de travail souvent éreintantes et le déclin des publications imprimées, les kiosquiers, libraires, maisons de la presse, (…) / , ,

How Past Choices Made Sumatra Flood-prone

TheDiplomat - Fri, 06/02/2026 - 14:46
Decades of damaging forest governance decisions degraded landscapes, turning heavy rain into catastrophe.

Understanding Trump’s Latest Tariff Threat Against South Korea

TheDiplomat - Fri, 06/02/2026 - 14:40
Looking for a hidden motive misses the point: Trump is extremely direct about expressing his displeasure. 

Fake Mental Hospitals Highlight China’s Elder Care Challenge

TheDiplomat - Fri, 06/02/2026 - 14:14
A scandal in which scores of seniors were sucked into an insurance scam shows how the current system is failing vulnerable people.

What Is Greenland’s Role in China’s Arctic Strategy?

TheDiplomat - Fri, 06/02/2026 - 13:51
Trump’s obsession with Greenland could actually create the result he is so afraid of: increasing China's Arctic presence.

India’s Defense Budget Jumps 15 Percent

TheDiplomat - Fri, 06/02/2026 - 12:11
Defense officials say that the inflated spending reflects a new focus on military modernization triggered by Operation Sindoor.

Things to Watch in Bangladesh’s Upcoming Election

TheDiplomat - Fri, 06/02/2026 - 11:42
Violence remains one of the most serious concerns in the run-up to and during the polls.

Plebiscite or Refounding? The Constitutional Limits of the Referendum in Bangladesh

TheDiplomat - Fri, 06/02/2026 - 11:18
By passing this referendum, Bangladesh is likely to set another precedent for disregarding the Constitution in times of crisis.

The Plastic Pollution Crisis

TheDiplomat - Fri, 06/02/2026 - 07:53
The evidence is now overwhelming, current levels of plastic production and consumption are unsustainable.

Thailand Prepares to Vote in High-stakes General Election

TheDiplomat - Fri, 06/02/2026 - 06:24
No party is expected to win the 251-seat majority needed to rule alone.

The Real Risks of the Saudi-UAE Feud

Foreign Affairs - Fri, 06/02/2026 - 06:00
Regional rivalry will raise tensions far beyond the Gulf.

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