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For a Gen Z Revolt, Pakistan Needs a Cause, Not a Captain

TheDiplomat - Fri, 31/07/2026 - 18:08
Imran Khan is undoubtedly popular. But building a protest movement that revolves around Khan and his freedom immediately excludes half the population.

L'élection qui faillit changer « Le Monde »

Le Monde Diplomatique - Fri, 31/07/2026 - 16:19
En 1980-1982, la rédaction du « Monde » se divise lors de l'élection de son directeur. Deux éditorialistes actuels se souviennent qu'à l'issue de cette longue bataille le journal s'est libéré d'une « gangue idéologique où les illusions du socialo- tiers-mondisme avaient trop volontiers droit de (…) / , , , , ,

Safeguarding Children Online: Beyond Singapore’s Social Media Ban Debate

TheDiplomat - Fri, 31/07/2026 - 15:02
Singapore might consider championing a roadmap of “supported autonomy.”

Afghanistan’s Return Crisis: Why Sending People Back Is Not a Durable Solution

TheDiplomat - Fri, 31/07/2026 - 14:43
The shift in policies from protection to return assumes that return represents a durable solution.

Lee Pushes AI Investment in Silicon Valley and Turns to South American Minerals

TheDiplomat - Fri, 31/07/2026 - 14:39
The South Korean president secured semiconductor pledges in San Francisco before turning to trade and mineral agreements in Brazil and Chile. 

Tajikistan Denies a Clothing Ban Its Police Keep Enforcing

TheDiplomat - Fri, 31/07/2026 - 14:05
A rumor with one traceable source drew an official rebuttal in Dushanbe that buried its documented enforcement.

Johor State Election 2026: Decoding Peninsular Malaysian Politics

TheDiplomat - Fri, 31/07/2026 - 10:26
The Johor state election does not automatically presage a nationwide BN sweep because the results are heavily steeped in Johor's unique local context.

South Asia’s Smaller States Push to Revive SAARC — Again

TheDiplomat - Fri, 31/07/2026 - 10:17
Will the region’s perpetually squabbling siblings -- India and Pakistan -- put aside their insecurities to make regional cooperation happen?

Japan’s Intelligence Reform Has a Counterintelligence Problem

TheDiplomat - Fri, 31/07/2026 - 09:53
As the Takaichi administration strives to strengthen Japan’s intelligence capabilities, it’s important to build up counterintelligence capabilities too.

Transaction or Transformation? Inside the Russia-North Korea Relationship

TheDiplomat - Fri, 31/07/2026 - 09:08
How transactional is the massive shift in their relations and how sensitive is it to the Ukraine war?

For the Arakan Army, Recognition Must Be Earned

TheDiplomat - Fri, 31/07/2026 - 08:50
The Arakan Army’s quest for international recognition should be tied to Rohingya rights and accountability.

Why the Bangsamoro Peace Process Still Depends on Trust

TheDiplomat - Fri, 31/07/2026 - 06:34
Elections set for September 14 will mark an important step forward, but the peace process will continue for long after the ballots have been counted.

Thailand Cracks Down on USDT Transactions in Fight Against China-linked Criminal Networks

TheDiplomat - Fri, 31/07/2026 - 06:18
Bangkok has been evolving toward measures that target the financial infrastructure used by region-spanning criminal networks.

EU Announces New Sanctions Targeting Southeast Asia-Based Online Scam Networks

TheDiplomat - Fri, 31/07/2026 - 06:01
Cambodia's Prince Holding Group and the Democratic Karen Benevolent Army, a Myanmar-based rebel group, were among the targeted groups.

The Ambiguity Spiral in Iran

Foreign Affairs - Fri, 31/07/2026 - 06:00
How Trump’s lack of clarity leads to escalation.

Why a Weaker Russia Keeps Fighting

Foreign Affairs - Fri, 31/07/2026 - 06:00
Putin sees little need to negotiate.

US Aircraft Carrier USS George Washington Arrives in Vietnam on Friendship Visit

TheDiplomat - Fri, 31/07/2026 - 02:41
The port call, the fourth by a U.S. carrier group since 2018, is a sign that relations between Washington and Hanoi remain healthy, despite ongoing trade tensions.

Mongolia Signs Fuel Deal With South Korea

TheDiplomat - Thu, 30/07/2026 - 19:51
South Korea is now becoming a key guarantor of stability for Mongolian gas stations and aviation.

Les assureurs fuient le risque climatique

Le Monde Diplomatique - Thu, 30/07/2026 - 19:29
Canicules, sécheresses, tempêtes, inondations : les événements climatiques extrêmes voient leur fréquence et leur intensité redoubler faute de mesures ambitieuses pour limiter le réchauffement global. La vulnérabilité de nos sociétés face aux risques naturels fait fuir les assureurs privés. (…) / , , ,

What the Reopening of Nathu La Means for China-India Relations

TheDiplomat - Thu, 30/07/2026 - 19:05
Some practical cooperation is being restored between the two neighbors, despite the serious differences that remain.

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