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Energy Security Means Using Less Oil

Foreign Policy - Thu, 03/07/2025 - 17:16
The war with Iran shows why hopes for energy independence are inadequate.

Le Mozambique dans la gangue djihadiste

Le Monde Diplomatique - Thu, 03/07/2025 - 16:55
Les raids de groupes armés se multiplient dans la province du Cabo Delgado depuis 2017. Fin mai, deux attaques y ont ainsi provoqué la mort d'une vingtaine de soldats. Dans un contexte de pauvreté généralisée, le gouvernement du Front de libération du Mozambique (Frelimo), au pouvoir depuis (...) / , - 2025/07

Are India-US Relations at a Crossroads?

TheDiplomat - Thu, 03/07/2025 - 16:25
Donald Trump’s intervention in a brief Indo-Pakistan conflict and his diplomatic theatrics have rekindled fears of a return to Washington’s old habit of hyphenating India with Pakistan.

Un défi à la nation iranienne

Le Monde Diplomatique - Thu, 03/07/2025 - 15:49
L'agression déclenchée par M. Benyamin Netanyahou contre l'Iran en violation du droit international témoigne d'une fuite en avant permise par un rapport de forces militaire très favorable. Mais bafouer la souveraineté iranienne au prétexte du rejet qu'inspire le régime des mollahs à sa population ne (...) / , , , , - 2025/07

Between Tigers and Tradition: The Complex Reality of Village Relocation in India

TheDiplomat - Thu, 03/07/2025 - 15:30
True conservation must be about more than numbers. It must respect the dignity, rights, and voices of those who have lived in harmony with these forests for generations.

An Emerging Trump Doctrine?

Foreign Policy - Thu, 03/07/2025 - 14:52
Success in the Middle East could be a template for a new approach to Russia’s war.

What Does It Mean to Be Kazakhstani?

TheDiplomat - Thu, 03/07/2025 - 13:57
An interview with Diana T. Kudaibergen on power, identity, and nation-building in Kazakhstan.

What’s Next for Thai Politics After the PM’s Suspension From Office?

TheDiplomat - Thu, 03/07/2025 - 03:33
With Paetongtarn Shinawatra under investigation for her conduct in a leaked phone call, the country once again faces a protracted political interregnum.

Trump Says US and Vietnam Have Reached an Agreement on Tariffs

TheDiplomat - Thu, 03/07/2025 - 00:28
Washington has agreed to lower its threatened 46 percent tariff on imports from Vietnam in return for increased access to the Vietnamese market.

Israel Agrees to U.S.-Proposed Gaza Cease-Fire Deal

Foreign Policy - Wed, 02/07/2025 - 23:35
But only if Hamas agrees to disband, which the militant group refuses to do.

What U.S.-India Trade Talks Are Really About

Foreign Policy - Wed, 02/07/2025 - 23:25
The outcome of the talks could serve as a bellwether of the partnership’s broader trajectory.

Exclusive Interview With Detained Activist Dr Mahrang Baloch 

TheDiplomat - Wed, 02/07/2025 - 22:26
From prison, Mahrang offers her perspective on the future of political dissent in Pakistan.

For Netanyahu, Another Term as Israel’s Leader?

Foreign Policy - Wed, 02/07/2025 - 21:38
He’s hoping the Iran war will erase the stain of Oct. 7.

The Gen Z Candidate Calling for a ‘Humane Foreign Policy’

Foreign Policy - Wed, 02/07/2025 - 21:00
In a crowded Illinois congressional race, 26-year-old Kat Abughazaleh is the only contender focusing on the wider world.

I Was Hacked Because I Work on Russia

Foreign Policy - Wed, 02/07/2025 - 20:52
But the same clever new attack could be used against almost anyone.

India’s Global South Outreach: Symbolic Solidarity or Strategic Shift?

TheDiplomat - Wed, 02/07/2025 - 20:07
India is reaching out to countries long neglected by the traditional structures of global diplomacy.

NATO’s North Korea Blindspot Is a Security Nightmare

TheDiplomat - Wed, 02/07/2025 - 19:53
Ignoring the threat posed by North Korea, as happened at this year's summit, undermines Euro-Atlantic security.

Will China Become Iran’s Major Defense Partner?

TheDiplomat - Wed, 02/07/2025 - 19:24
Given Iran’s lost trust in the quality of Russian systems and the urgency of rebuilding its air defense system, is closer China-Iran cooperation on the horizon?

A Bull in the China Policy Shop

Foreign Policy - Wed, 02/07/2025 - 19:00
The “move fast and break things” approach of Trump’s second term has undermined some of his administration’s own China goals.

Why Google Maps Can’t Guide You Through Seoul

TheDiplomat - Wed, 02/07/2025 - 18:44
Few realize that South Korea bars foreign companies from exporting the mapping data necessary for digital map services. That may soon change.

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