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What Pakistan Will and Won’t Do in Yemen

TheDiplomat - Fri, 09/10/2026 - 10:18
Operationally, it would make little sense for Pakistan to send in large conventional ground forces to Yemen simply to put the brakes on Houthi advances.

Iran’s Theory of Victory

Foreign Affairs - Fri, 09/10/2026 - 10:00
Tehran’s fight for great-power status in the post-American Middle East.

Trump Is Gutting America’s Core Geopolitical Advantage

Foreign Affairs - Fri, 09/10/2026 - 10:00
Robert Zoellick, an expert on the global economy who served as U.S. trade representative and World Bank president, makes the authoritative case that President Donald Trump’s antagonism toward Canada and Mexico is destroying an economic and security partnership that that enables the United States to project power globally.

The Bangsamoro’s New Government Faces a Test of Public Trust

TheDiplomat - Fri, 09/10/2026 - 07:12
The main challenge of the incoming administration will be to sustain the peace process with Manila while representing the interests of local residents.

Former Philippine President Duterte Fit to Stand Trial, ICC Says

TheDiplomat - Fri, 09/10/2026 - 06:25
An independent panel of experts said that the 81-year-old "has the capacity to understand the charges" and "the purpose and consequences" of the trial proceedings.

US Has Opened Direct Talks With Myanmar Government, Report Claims

TheDiplomat - Fri, 09/10/2026 - 01:36
The outreach, which marks a significant shift in U.S. policy, is aimed at curbing online scamming operations and gaining access to the country's rare earth deposits.

A Raid on a Gay Bar Risks Taiwan’s LGBTQ-Friendly Reputation 

TheDiplomat - Thu, 08/10/2026 - 21:01
An attorney says authorities overstepped legal bounds, and activists warn of discrimination ahead of Asia's largest Pride event.

One Year On, China’s K Visa Remains an Opaque Promise

TheDiplomat - Thu, 08/10/2026 - 16:23
China’s flagship talent visa can be found in the official application system, but most of the specifics on who can apply, and how to do so, are still missing.

Investigation Finds That Former High-Ranking Uzbek Security Official Acquired UAE Citizenship

TheDiplomat - Thu, 08/10/2026 - 16:01
According to an OCCRP and Ozodlik investigation, Otabek Umarov, the Uzbek president’s son-in-law, obtained Emirati citizenship in 2023, while he was deputy head of the Presidential Security Service.

Et Spinoza sourit

Le Monde Diplomatique - Thu, 08/10/2026 - 15:53
Entre la France et l'Algérie, les brumes parisiennes et la côte algéroise, une équipe de tournage s'affaire à mener à bien la septième saison de la série télévisée Le Bureau des légendes. Dans une location au « balcon Saint-Raphaël », auquel a donné son nom le belvédère qui offre un panorama de (…) / , , ,

The Afghan Taliban’s Growing Drone War Against Pakistan

TheDiplomat - Thu, 08/10/2026 - 15:35
For Pakistan, the most worrying possibility is small, relatively cheap drone systems falling into the hands of terrorist groups.

Beyond Deference: India’s Bangladesh Reckoning

TheDiplomat - Thu, 08/10/2026 - 14:33
A course correction is needed in New Delhi.

Afghanistan and the BLA’s Evolving Capabilities

TheDiplomat - Thu, 08/10/2026 - 14:30
Reported discussions in Kandahar point to a possible expansion of the BLA’s external support networks as the group comes under pressure in Pakistan.

What ‘Beyond Advocacy’ Means for India’s Role in the Russia-Ukraine Conflict

TheDiplomat - Thu, 08/10/2026 - 12:09
India’s possible role as a facilitator will be driven by its own economic interests, rather than any need to increase its political heft on the global stage.

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