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Thailand’s Constitutional Court Suspends Prime Minister Over Leaked Call

TheDiplomat - Tue, 01/07/2025 - 10:34
Under pressure in the courts and in parliament, Paetongtarn Shinawatra's chances of remaining in office are rapidly approaching zero.

Myanmar’s Elephants are Partners in Resistance and Relief

TheDiplomat - Tue, 01/07/2025 - 06:12
Elephants are playing important roles in the country's civil war, but the conflict casts a dark shadow over their future.

Philippines Elevates Defense Ties With Lithuania to Counter ‘Common Threats’

TheDiplomat - Tue, 01/07/2025 - 05:59
The Philippine defense secretary said that the agreement was part of the Marcos administration's attempt to build alliances as a counter to China's assertive maritime behavior.

Indonesia to Relax Import Restrictions as US Tariff Deadline Looms

TheDiplomat - Tue, 01/07/2025 - 03:33
Jakarta says that the measures will aid its tariff negotiations with the Trump administration, while advancing its broader economic goals.

Why Did Hun Sen Call For Regime Change in Thailand?

TheDiplomat - Tue, 01/07/2025 - 03:12
It is hard to see what Cambodia's former leader gained by openly violating the regional norm against mutual non-interference.

UN Rapporteur Highlights Continuing Restrictions of Civic Space in the Philippines

TheDiplomat - Tue, 01/07/2025 - 00:19
While the situation has improved under President Marcos, Irene Khan identified numerous areas of concern.

1 in 3 Tuvaluans Applies for a New ‘Climate Visa’ to Australia 

TheDiplomat - Mon, 30/06/2025 - 21:58
Ultimately, everyone in Tuvalu may end up seeking such a visa.

Propaganda, Pay, and Prison: The Kazakhs Fighting in Ukraine

TheDiplomat - Mon, 30/06/2025 - 19:19
While many Central Asian migrants have been coerced or pressured into fighting for Russia in Ukraine, a number of Kazakh citizens have taken up arms voluntarily.

Retreating Is Not Safety: How Cambodia Drives Women Out of Civic Spaces

TheDiplomat - Mon, 30/06/2025 - 19:06
Technology-facilitated gender-based violence is driving women out of leadership positions and public advocacy.

Russian Without Russians: The Politics of Language in Uzbekistan

TheDiplomat - Mon, 30/06/2025 - 18:27
A new generation is questioning the privileged place of the Russian language in public education and everyday life – while still grappling with its utility, legacy, and political weight.

Comment le marketing a façonné la contraception

Le Monde Diplomatique - Mon, 30/06/2025 - 18:24
Depuis le 1er janvier 2023, l'assurance-maladie rembourse les préservatifs de certaines marques à 100 % pour les moins de 26 ans, une mesure étendue en mars 2025 à des produits sans latex. L'adoption tardive de cette mesure s'explique par des représentations forgées à la fin du XIXe siècle qui ont (...) / , , - 2025/07

The Transnational Origins of Taiwan’s Semiconductor Industry

TheDiplomat - Mon, 30/06/2025 - 18:24
Donald Trump’s self-proclaimed “victory” in his chip war against Taipei is premised on a fundamental misunderstanding of how we got to where we are.

Anatomy of an Insurgency: Balochistan’s Crisis and Pakistan’s Failures

TheDiplomat - Mon, 30/06/2025 - 18:19
Recent escalations demonstrate both the insurgents’ growing operational capabilities and the Pakistani state’s persistent reliance on heavy-handed military responses that continue to alienate Baloch society.

Michael Kugelman Revisits the India-Pakistan Crisis

TheDiplomat - Mon, 30/06/2025 - 18:08
“This is the first time since each country went nuclear that we’ve seen so much force used in so many places.”

Mongolia’s Strategic Turn Toward Central Asia

TheDiplomat - Mon, 30/06/2025 - 16:22
Since 2023, Mongolia has been actively deepening its political relations with Central Asian countries – not just as a strategic pivot, but also as a form of cultural and historical reconnection.

Faire l'opinion allemande

Le Monde Diplomatique - Mon, 30/06/2025 - 16:07
Avec une structure décentralisée, une télévision publique qui domine les ondes et une réticence historique vis-à-vis de la personnalisation, les médias allemands détonnent dans le paysage européen. Mais la polarisation politique bouscule une routine journalistique qui reflétait jusque-là le consensus (...) / , , - 2025/07

South Korean President Nominates Prime Minister and Ministers

TheDiplomat - Mon, 30/06/2025 - 15:56
Lee Jae-myung has nominated 17 out of 19 ministers – and one of them was part of the Cabinet of his impeached predecessor.

After No-Confidence Vote, Tasmania Headed to the Polls July 19

TheDiplomat - Mon, 30/06/2025 - 15:50
The roots of the latest round of turbulence in Tasmania’s politics lie in mismanagement: of a critical infrastructure project and a cultural point of pride with significant financial implications.

Japan’s Democratic Party for the People Mixes Momentum and Backlash

TheDiplomat - Mon, 30/06/2025 - 15:40
The party’s first-ever seats in the Tokyo legislature come amid scrutiny over its leader’s remarks on gender and overall communication strategy.

No Safe Return: The Case Against Deporting Afghan Refugees

TheDiplomat - Mon, 30/06/2025 - 15:11
Beneath the official narratives of “stability” and “return,” lies a brutal truth: Afghanistan remains a deeply unsafe country and any forced return of refugees constitutes a clear violation of international law and basic human rights.

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