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Australia Must Rethink Leadership in the Trump Era – Starting With Climate

TheDiplomat - Wed, 29/07/2026 - 16:37
“Climate disruption is the most significant strategic threat Australia faces,” writes a former Australian Defense Force chief. ”This is a moment for clear-eyed reckoning.”

The Paradox of Self-Reliance

Foreign Policy - Wed, 29/07/2026 - 16:35
Building an independent defense industry does not mean going it alone.

China Moves to Lock in a New Edge on Taiwan Before the Next Trump-Xi Summit

TheDiplomat - Wed, 29/07/2026 - 16:19
The China Coast Guard has apparently established a regular presence in the waters east of Taiwan, asserting Beijing’s jurisdictional claim.

Coming to Terms With Middle-Power Populism

Foreign Policy - Wed, 29/07/2026 - 15:53
How to build a world order with leaders who prefer Trump to Carney.

From Hanoi to Manila: Japan’s Updated ‘Free and Open Indo-Pacific’ Takes Shape

TheDiplomat - Wed, 29/07/2026 - 14:25
Tokyo's Manila diplomacy linked ASEAN security cooperation to a wider Indo-Pacific network stretching to the Pacific Islands.

Who is Responsible for the June 20 Police Brutalities in New Delhi?

TheDiplomat - Wed, 29/07/2026 - 14:21
Delhi Police and the Rapid Action Force, which unleashed the violence on student protesters, fall under the direct jurisdiction of Home Minister Amit Shah.

The Wildberries Theory of Russian Defeat

Foreign Policy - Wed, 29/07/2026 - 13:13
After oil refineries and cargo ships, Ukraine is now taking out Russian e-commerce.

Tokayev Urges Russia to ‘Freeze’ Ukraine Conflict While Embracing ‘Allied Relationship’

TheDiplomat - Wed, 29/07/2026 - 11:48
Tokayev's call for peace talks came alongside remarks on Kazakhstan's enduring strategic cooperation and alliance with Russia.

Alleged Cambodia Scam Kingpin Chen Zhi Could Face the Death Penalty in China

TheDiplomat - Wed, 29/07/2026 - 10:05
Myanmar follows Beijing's lead in amending anti-scam laws as crime syndicates shift operations.

Indonesia Eyes Closer Relations With Madagascar

TheDiplomat - Wed, 29/07/2026 - 09:54
A recent bilateral exchange hinted that Jakarta is taking a greater interest in its Austronesian cousin on the other side of the Indian Ocean.

How Indonesia and Singapore Handle Information Pressure

TheDiplomat - Wed, 29/07/2026 - 08:43
From election debates to AI‑manipulated content, audiences in both countries rely on legacy media for credibility while increasingly consuming politics through fast, visual, and creator‑driven formats.

An ASEAN Summit Consumed by Middle East Worries

Foreign Policy - Wed, 29/07/2026 - 07:00
The South China Sea ran a distant second.

How to Reindustrialize America

Foreign Affairs - Wed, 29/07/2026 - 06:00
The case for a strategic investment fund.

Beijing’s Next Play for the South China Sea

Foreign Affairs - Wed, 29/07/2026 - 06:00
How China is normalizing its control.

America’s Surprising Energy Advantage

Foreign Affairs - Wed, 29/07/2026 - 06:00
How to beat China on clean power.

Scandal Exposes Limits of China’s Scientific Rise

Foreign Policy - Tue, 28/07/2026 - 22:54
The death of a child during an experimental gene-editing trial renews questions about biotech ethics and ambitions.

Washington’s Reset With Serbia Is a Mistake

Foreign Policy - Tue, 28/07/2026 - 22:00
Trump is bolstering an aspiring autocrat’s political fortunes.

Trump’s Diplomatic Doubleheader

Foreign Policy - Tue, 28/07/2026 - 21:49
The leaders of Ukraine and Israel both came to Washington to curry U.S. favor.

Christianity in China: Testing Religious Freedom

TheDiplomat - Tue, 28/07/2026 - 19:41
Insights from Paul H. B. Chang.

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