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‘One Day at a Time’: Inside an IDP Camp in Myanmar, Survival Is a Daily Challenge

TheDiplomat - Thu, 15/10/2026 - 17:08
Some of those living in the Old Kran Khun camp were once well off. Now they forage in the fields and forests around the IDP camp for food and firewood.

Japan’s Nuclear Revival Has a Trust Problem

TheDiplomat - Thu, 15/10/2026 - 16:29
Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae has made it clear that the nuclear restart is part of the answer to Japan’s energy uncertainty, but questions remain about safety and accountability.

A propos de l'Obama Presidential Center

Le Monde Diplomatique - Thu, 15/10/2026 - 16:14
Aux États-Unis, la construction des bibliothèques présidentielles modernes obéit à deux grands principes. Le premier, esthétique, est de rivaliser de splendeur avec ses devancières. Le second, presque aussi important, est que la fonction ostentatoire prend désormais le pas sur la fonction (…) / , , ,

The Africa Pivot: India and Japan’s Quest for Critical Mineral Security

TheDiplomat - Thu, 15/10/2026 - 15:26
India and Japan are betting on Africa’s critical minerals as the two Asian powers explore joint investment to secure supplies and expand mining capabilities across Africa.

How Chinese Clean Tech Is Reshaping Ukraine’s Wartime Energy Security

TheDiplomat - Thu, 15/10/2026 - 15:16
Despite China’s close ties with Russia, Chinese solar energy technology is giving Ukraine badly needed energy resilience.

Maldives Opposition Eyes Sweeping Constitutional Overhaul

TheDiplomat - Thu, 15/10/2026 - 15:09
The MDP’s constitutional reform program calls for splitting the executive into two separate offices: head of state and head of government.

China Spied on Taiwanese President’s Son – in the US

TheDiplomat - Thu, 15/10/2026 - 14:39
The incident shone a spotlight on China's growing repertoire for transnational repression targeting Taiwanese leaders.

‘We Have Stitched Our Hearts to Hope’: The Unseen Resistance of Afghan Women Under Taliban Rule

TheDiplomat - Thu, 15/10/2026 - 14:37
Afghan women say that they respond to Taliban oppression in vastly different ways depending on their social, cultural, and personal contexts. 

OPCON Transition: Now It Is Time for the Commanders-in-Chief

TheDiplomat - Thu, 15/10/2026 - 14:09
It’s time for the OPCON transition process to move beyond military assessments into the realm of political responsibility.

Unpacking Indonesia With Marcus Tantau

TheDiplomat - Thu, 15/10/2026 - 10:58
The country is currently beset by wildfires, political ructions, and intensifying economic troubles.

India’s Democratic Reckoning

Foreign Affairs - Thu, 15/10/2026 - 10:00
The battle on the streets over the foundations of the state.

The Middle East’s Quiet Liberal Revolution

Foreign Affairs - Thu, 15/10/2026 - 10:00
What people in the region actually believe.

Trump’s Midterm Strategy Harks Back to 1970

Foreign Policy - Thu, 15/10/2026 - 06:01
Forget hearts and minds, this path to power revolves around appealing to hate and anger.

Vietnam Set to Sign Free Trade Pact With European Bloc This Week

TheDiplomat - Thu, 15/10/2026 - 05:25
Hanoi also says that a reciprocal trade deal with the United States is nearing completion and should be signed soon.

What I Learned From a Year of Interviewing a Thai Sex Worker

TheDiplomat - Thu, 15/10/2026 - 02:53
Decades of research have identified economic privation as a leading cause of entry into the country's illegal sex trade.

As Indonesian Fires Continue, Singapore Records Highest Air Pollution Reading Since 2015

TheDiplomat - Thu, 15/10/2026 - 02:19
Jakarta is the focus of increasing criticism for its failure to contain – or prevent – the fires that continue to rage in Borneo and Sumatra.

Algeria Sets Its Sights on the Sahel

Foreign Policy - Thu, 15/10/2026 - 01:00
The North African country seeks to reclaim its status as a security mediator in the region.

Now We’re Seeing the Extent of American Decay

Foreign Policy - Wed, 14/10/2026 - 23:58
From Hegseth’s plans to Trump’s theatrics, it’s hard to know what to be most outraged about.

Surprise Starlink Cuts Blindside Kyiv

Foreign Policy - Wed, 14/10/2026 - 23:20
Signal failures have already disrupted several Ukrainian missions.

India’s Voter Roll Protests Swell

Foreign Policy - Wed, 14/10/2026 - 23:04
Modi’s government faces a growing challenge as Cockroach movement proves durable.

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