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The Nexperia Case Was Actually a Success. Does Europe Know That?

TheDiplomat - Fri, 18/09/2026 - 17:26
A combination of media misunderstandings, Chinese distortions, and Dutch mistakes raise the risk that Europeans draw the wrong conclusions about economic security.

Making the Most Out of Growing US-Uzbekistan Trade and Investment 

TheDiplomat - Fri, 18/09/2026 - 17:00
Uzbekistan aims to attract greater U.S. investment, and is making its own investments in the United States. But it can’t forget the people. 

4 Fault Lines that Could Shape the Trump-Xi Summit

TheDiplomat - Fri, 18/09/2026 - 16:32
The tangible outcomes will be modest, but the stakes are high.

Drones Offer Central Asia an Escape From Foreign Dependency

TheDiplomat - Fri, 18/09/2026 - 15:59
Central Asian states should jointly develop drone capabilities to prepare for current and future security needs.

To Succeed in AI, South Korea Is Reinventing Its Developmental State Model

TheDiplomat - Fri, 18/09/2026 - 15:56
South Korea is betting big on universal AI access, using state activism and corporate collaboration to strengthen its position in the global AI race.

China Is Moving Toward a New Form of Coercion at Sea

TheDiplomat - Fri, 18/09/2026 - 15:16
China is pushing patrols into new waters near Taiwan, regularizing its presence, and deploying research vessels that can conduct military reconnaissance.

L'archipel chiite et l'« axe de la résistance »

Le Monde Diplomatique - Fri, 18/09/2026 - 15:00
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Where Does North Korea’s Nuclear Program Stand in 2026?

TheDiplomat - Fri, 18/09/2026 - 14:38
Here’s what satellite imagery and the IAEA are telling us.

Arrests and Court Appearances Heighten Political Tensions in the Philippines

TheDiplomat - Fri, 18/09/2026 - 10:21
What are the political implications of Martin Romualdez’s arrest, Rodrigo Duterte’s ICC appearance, and the new criminal case against Vice President Sara Duterte?

How Looming US Sanctions Test India

TheDiplomat - Fri, 18/09/2026 - 10:09
The passage of the Lindsey Graham Act in the House and Senate allows President Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on exports from India to the US.

Indian Navy Augments Its Submarine Rescue Capability

TheDiplomat - Fri, 18/09/2026 - 10:00
Commissioned on August 31, INS Nipun significantly augments the Navy’s specialist diving, underwater intervention, salvage, and submarine rescue support capability.

Why Is Thailand Not Prosecuting Members of the Mauerberger Network?

TheDiplomat - Fri, 18/09/2026 - 07:42
One year after the South African national Benjamin Mauerberger and his network were first exposed, not one intermediary has been charged.

Why Malaysia Won’t Extradite Dr. Zakir Naik to India

TheDiplomat - Fri, 18/09/2026 - 07:28
Despite being wanted on various criminal charges in India, the Islamic preacher has become hugely popular since arriving in Malaysia in 2016.

Indonesian Parliamentary Committee Debates Changes to Fiscal Deficit Limit

TheDiplomat - Fri, 18/09/2026 - 07:17
Some lawmakers say that the current administration should have the right to a 3 percent ceiling in order to support its expansive economic agenda.

Ebola Is Only the Beginning

Foreign Affairs - Fri, 18/09/2026 - 06:00
Congo’s warning for the global health system.

America’s Attrition Trap

Foreign Affairs - Fri, 18/09/2026 - 06:00
The U.S. military needs to build up its endurance.

Former Philippine President Duterte Makes First In-person Appearance at ICC

TheDiplomat - Fri, 18/09/2026 - 02:56
The physical state of the 81-year-old raised questions about his fitness to participate in what is likely to be a protracted trial.

What’s Wrong With US Pacific Islands Policy?

TheDiplomat - Thu, 17/09/2026 - 21:45
It’s the relationships, stupid. 

After a Self-Immolation at the UN, Rethinking What Beijing Fears on Tibet

TheDiplomat - Thu, 17/09/2026 - 18:28
Beijing’s real vulnerability is not international action. It’s rising awareness within the Chinese population. 

Le pétrole au cœur de la guerre

Le Monde Diplomatique - Thu, 17/09/2026 - 16:30
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