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The Real Lesson of the Iran War

Foreign Affairs - Tue, 13/10/2026 - 10:00
When airpower wins, and when it doesn’t.

The Global AI Bust

Foreign Affairs - Tue, 13/10/2026 - 10:00
What will survive when the boom ends.

The United States Has an Industrial Problem in the Indo-Pacific

TheDiplomat - Tue, 13/10/2026 - 09:41
A central part of the deterrence question

Protests Escalate in Delhi Despite Modi Government’s Heavy-handed Crackdown

TheDiplomat - Tue, 13/10/2026 - 07:14
Indiscriminate arrests, detentions, police brutality, and blockades have not been able to demoralize protesters seeking the removal of the chief election commissioner.

Malaysia to Raise Transboundary Haze Crisis With ASEAN Foreign Ministers Ahead of Summit

TheDiplomat - Tue, 13/10/2026 - 05:55
This year’s particularly severe haze season has once again exposed the void in national and regional efforts to combat the problem.

Thailand Tightens Its Belt With 2027 Budget

TheDiplomat - Tue, 13/10/2026 - 04:15
The country's budget planners have been wrestling with the same intractable challenge since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Why China’s Training Center in Laos Will Not Change Vietnam’s Non-Aligned Foreign Policy

TheDiplomat - Tue, 13/10/2026 - 02:06
Hanoi's best option to keep its western neighbors neutral is to resist further Chinese encroachment by political means.

Philippine Lower House Passes Bill Restricting Social Media Access of Minors

TheDiplomat - Tue, 13/10/2026 - 01:22
If passed into law, the country will become the fourth in Southeast Asia to introduce youth social media restrictions of some kind.

Wolf Warriors in Sheep’s Clothing: China’s New Subnational Diplomacy in Australia 

TheDiplomat - Mon, 12/10/2026 - 21:15
Beijing’s diplomatic officials are adopting the language of the Albanese government to press their demands upon local governments and communities.

What the US and China Should Discuss at APEC

TheDiplomat - Mon, 12/10/2026 - 16:45
Both sides are feeding an AI investment bubble – and Shenzhen is the place to talk about it.

The Mystery of Kyrgyzstan’s Newly Launched Satellite(s) 

TheDiplomat - Mon, 12/10/2026 - 15:29
At first glance, the story of Kyrgyzstan’s satellite launch seemed like a genuine achievement. Then the story changed.

Australia’s Billionaire Problem and the ‘Corruption of the Democratic Process’

TheDiplomat - Mon, 12/10/2026 - 15:17
Australia’s incoming political finance laws will cap donations and electioneering spending for the first time, but the limits are generous, the rules complex, and the two-year delay suspiciously convenient for the major parties. 

South Korea Recalls Ambassador, Demands Public Apology From Ukraine

TheDiplomat - Mon, 12/10/2026 - 15:11
A diplomatic rift is growing after a North Korean prisoner transfer that Kyiv revealed against Seoul’s wishes.

Congress Can Do More to Curb Kushner’s Conflicts of Interest

Foreign Policy - Mon, 12/10/2026 - 15:09
No one should be getting paid by the countries they are conducting diplomacy with, especially not the president’s son-in-law.

Messi on Their Mind, Argentines Still Hold Maradona in Their Hearts

Foreign Policy - Mon, 12/10/2026 - 14:45
The admiration for Leo is based on his sporting exploits; the passion for Diego is rooted in culture and identity.

The China-EU Trade Truce Buys Time

TheDiplomat - Mon, 12/10/2026 - 14:37
For the EU, the choice is increasingly difficult: secure real concessions from Beijing to address structural trade imbalances or deploy stronger unilateral measures to protect its industrial base.

Southeast Asia Has a Serious Drug Problem

TheDiplomat - Mon, 12/10/2026 - 14:07
Southeast Asia’s drug labs are pumping out unprecedented amounts of meth and other synthetic drugs.

Can Brussels Budget Like a Superpower?

Foreign Policy - Mon, 12/10/2026 - 13:00
A new financial framework could put the EU in the big leagues.

The Real Footprint of Trump’s Data Center Boom

Foreign Policy - Mon, 12/10/2026 - 12:00
What the sprawling buildout means for energy, water, and land.

From Xinjiang to the Front Lines of Syria

Foreign Policy - Mon, 12/10/2026 - 11:00
How Uyghur militants were dragged into civil war.

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