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The Leverage Middle Powers Have in the AI Race

Foreign Policy - Thu, 08/10/2026 - 06:01
Allied democracies can offer something U.S. industry desperately needs.

How Indonesians Are Being Recruited Into the Russian Army

TheDiplomat - Thu, 08/10/2026 - 02:17
So far, Jakarta is yet to come to grips with problem that has arisen alongside President Prabowo Subianto’s efforts to build a closer relationship with Russia.

Trade Agreement With US Close to Completion, Thai Prime Minister Says

TheDiplomat - Thu, 08/10/2026 - 01:35
Anutin Charnvirakul said that he expected to sign the Agreement on ⁠Reciprocal Trade during President Donald Trump's next visit to Asia.

Pakistan’s Opposition on the March

Foreign Policy - Wed, 07/10/2026 - 23:36
Simmering anger over former leader Imran Khan’s imprisonment drives protesters back to the streets—and toward Islamabad.

IMF Chief Issues Stark Economic Warning for 2027

Foreign Policy - Wed, 07/10/2026 - 23:34
Kristalina Georgieva urges world leaders to implement protective measures to help keep the lights on.

From Military Base to Pax Silica: Clark and Capas in Philippine History

TheDiplomat - Wed, 07/10/2026 - 23:30
The history of U.S. involvement in the region demonstrates how domestic political dynamics can get entangled with regional and global geopolitics.

China Might Lap the United States on AI Adoption

Foreign Policy - Wed, 07/10/2026 - 22:29
Beijing’s collaborative approach is winning over other states.

Can Regional Powers Prevent Ethiopia’s Conflict From Spreading?

Foreign Policy - Wed, 07/10/2026 - 21:45
Addis Ababa’s forces have recaptured a key town as rifts deepen in the Horn of Africa.

The Lessons the Taliban Have Learned

TheDiplomat - Wed, 07/10/2026 - 19:38
Afghanistan's leaders haven’t changed ideologically. But five years after returning to power, they have learnt from where the "first emirate" went wrong.

China’s High-Tech Ambitions Have a Blue-Collar Status Problem

TheDiplomat - Wed, 07/10/2026 - 18:08
Most Chinese still view vocational schools and skilled labor as low status and undesirable.

Enquête sur l'exploitation des fonds marins

Le Monde Diplomatique - Wed, 07/10/2026 - 17:23
Sur les terres émergées, les ressources s'épuisent. Alors les regards des dirigeants, des militaires et des investisseurs se tournent vers l'océan. Et, plus précisément, vers les fonds marins. Une nouvelle ère s'ouvre : celle de l'exploitation des abysses. Le journaliste Guillaume Pitron y a (…) / , , ,

The Quiet, Careful Growth of Philippine-Taiwan Ties

TheDiplomat - Wed, 07/10/2026 - 16:44
Manila is exploiting the space between its One China policy and functional cooperation with Taipei.

Saisir l'histoire

Le Monde Diplomatique - Wed, 07/10/2026 - 16:33
Les 25 et 26 août 1944, des caméramans de l'armée américaine sont à Paris. Sur leurs images, une silhouette se profile, l'appareil photo à la main. Accroupi, juché sur un véhicule, cheminant à travers les rues, Robert Capa (1913-1954) capture l'effervescence des combats, la joie des célébrations (…) / , ,

Russia’s Wildberries Finding Fertile Ground in Central Asia

TheDiplomat - Wed, 07/10/2026 - 16:22
The Russian e-commerce retailer has announced yet another new logistics facility, this time in Uzbekistan. 

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