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US Economic Diplomacy With Allies Becomes an Election Showcase for Trump

TheDiplomat - Tue, 13/10/2026 - 17:32
Investment pledges by Japan and South Korea make tempting achievements for Trump to hold up ahead of the voting.

L'État de Judée contre Israël

Le Monde Diplomatique - Tue, 13/10/2026 - 16:44
Le 27 octobre, les électeurs israéliens se déplaceront aux urnes pour renouveler leur Parlement. Au-delà de la question de l'avenir politique du premier ministre sortant Benyamin Netanyahou, l'enjeu du scrutin réside dans la confirmation, ou non, de l'essor du sionisme religieux. Partisan d'une (…) / , , ,

What the US PERM Freeze Really Costs India’s IT Industry

TheDiplomat - Tue, 13/10/2026 - 16:19
The immediate impact of Washington’s decision on green card certification for eight IT employers may be limited, but the freeze adds uncertainty to an immigration system already strained by decades-long queues.

Tajikistan, Turkmenistan to Import Indian Surface-to-Air Missile Systems

TheDiplomat - Tue, 13/10/2026 - 15:48
Indian Defense Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh confirmed that Tajikistan and Turkmenistan are newer customers for the indigenous Akash medium-range mobile surface-to-air missile system.

Why Pakistan Tested an Extended Range Version of the Fatah-IV

TheDiplomat - Tue, 13/10/2026 - 15:00
Pakistan is likely looking to counter the Indian Air Force’s future strategy of launching air-launched missiles from standoff ranges.

Why the TTP Remains the Central Fault Line Between Pakistan and Afghanistan 

TheDiplomat - Tue, 13/10/2026 - 14:29
The costs of confrontation are not confined to the security domain; it’s impacting every facet of the bilateral relationship. 

From Data Localization to Digital Openness: Uzbekistan’s Regulatory Shift 

TheDiplomat - Tue, 13/10/2026 - 14:28
Uzbekistan courts tech companies to boost its economy by easing its once infamous data localization law.

How JFK Helped Pave the Way for Trump’s Crackdown on Dissent

Foreign Policy - Tue, 13/10/2026 - 13:00
Warnings about transnational radicalism are rooted in the same accusations that sought to silence a renowned reporter decades ago.

Indian IT Companies Are in Trump’s Crosshairs

TheDiplomat - Tue, 13/10/2026 - 11:52
Top companies like Infosys, Wipro, and Cognizant will not be able to apply for green cards for H-1B visa workers.

Pakistan Imposes Emergency and Governor’s Rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

TheDiplomat - Tue, 13/10/2026 - 10:42
By invoking Articles 232 and 234, the federal government has essentially neutralized PTI’s institutional presence in the province.

The Real Lesson of the Iran War

Foreign Affairs - Tue, 13/10/2026 - 10:00
When airpower wins, and when it doesn’t.

The Global AI Bust

Foreign Affairs - Tue, 13/10/2026 - 10:00
What will survive when the boom ends.

The United States Has an Industrial Problem in the Indo-Pacific

TheDiplomat - Tue, 13/10/2026 - 09:41
A central part of the deterrence question

Protests Escalate in Delhi Despite Modi Government’s Heavy-handed Crackdown

TheDiplomat - Tue, 13/10/2026 - 07:14
Indiscriminate arrests, detentions, police brutality, and blockades have not been able to demoralize protesters seeking the removal of the chief election commissioner.

Malaysia to Raise Transboundary Haze Crisis With ASEAN Foreign Ministers Ahead of Summit

TheDiplomat - Tue, 13/10/2026 - 05:55
This year’s particularly severe haze season has once again exposed the void in national and regional efforts to combat the problem.

Thailand Tightens Its Belt With 2027 Budget

TheDiplomat - Tue, 13/10/2026 - 04:15
The country's budget planners have been wrestling with the same intractable challenge since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Why China’s Training Center in Laos Will Not Change Vietnam’s Non-Aligned Foreign Policy

TheDiplomat - Tue, 13/10/2026 - 02:06
Hanoi's best option to keep its western neighbors neutral is to resist further Chinese encroachment by political means.

Philippine Lower House Passes Bill Restricting Social Media Access of Minors

TheDiplomat - Tue, 13/10/2026 - 01:22
If passed into law, the country will become the fourth in Southeast Asia to introduce youth social media restrictions of some kind.

Wolf Warriors in Sheep’s Clothing: China’s New Subnational Diplomacy in Australia 

TheDiplomat - Mon, 12/10/2026 - 21:15
Beijing’s diplomatic officials are adopting the language of the Albanese government to press their demands upon local governments and communities.

What the US and China Should Discuss at APEC

TheDiplomat - Mon, 12/10/2026 - 16:45
Both sides are feeding an AI investment bubble – and Shenzhen is the place to talk about it.

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