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Why the National Energy Transition Roadmap Makes Sense for Malaysia

TheDiplomat - Tue, 10/06/2025 - 23:42
As in other areas of the country's energy sector, the state is playing a leading role in developing renewable energy projects.

Trump Deploys Additional Federal Troops to Los Angeles

Foreign Policy - Tue, 10/06/2025 - 22:39
State officials warn that a Marine presence will only hinder local efforts to quell the protests.

Trump Doubles Down on Federal Troop Deployments to Los Angeles

Foreign Policy - Tue, 10/06/2025 - 22:39
State officials warn that a Marine presence will only hinder local efforts to quell the protests.

Russia to Introduce New Pre-Entry Requirement for Visa-Free Visitors

TheDiplomat - Tue, 10/06/2025 - 18:44
The new requirement essentially upends the visa-free regime for Central Asian countries, which are severely dependent on labor migration to Russia.

Gaza ou la faillite de l'Occident

Le Monde Diplomatique - Tue, 10/06/2025 - 17:20
Il a fallu dix-huit mois de massacres de civils et une banalisation des discours génocidaires au sommet de l'État israélien pour que Londres, Ottawa et Bruxelles envisagent d'exercer des pressions économiques sur Tel-Aviv. Alors que le premier ministre Benyamin Netanyahou confirme son intention de (...) / , , , - 2025/06

Turkmen Authorities Comment on Partial US Travel Ban

TheDiplomat - Tue, 10/06/2025 - 16:51
Turkmenistan's Foreign Ministry called the decision to partially ban arrivals from the country a "hasty step."

La monnaie n'est pas qu'une affaire d'hommes

Le Monde Diplomatique - Tue, 10/06/2025 - 15:20
L'histoire économique est, elle aussi, écrite par les vainqueurs. Les élites financières qui célèbrent la nomination de femmes à la tête des banques centrales américaine, européenne ou russe depuis le début du siècle ignorent qu'une telle situation n'était pas exceptionnelle après la seconde guerre (...) / , , - 2025/06

A Chinese Aircraft Carrier Crossed the ‘Second Island Chain’ for the First Time 

TheDiplomat - Tue, 10/06/2025 - 15:17
In another first, two Chinese aircraft carriers were simultaneously spotted in the West Pacific.

Nepal’s Landmark Corruption Case Against Ex-Prime Minister Madhav Nepal

TheDiplomat - Tue, 10/06/2025 - 15:07
Previously, only bureaucrats and low-level politicians had been implicated in corruption cases. That has now changed.

No War, No Peace: India’s Limited War Strategy of Controlled Escalation

TheDiplomat - Tue, 10/06/2025 - 14:52
By asserting that Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal no longer provides blanket immunity for cross-border terrorism, India is discarding old constraints.

Iran’s Deportation Drive and the Growing Crisis of Forced Afghan Returns

TheDiplomat - Tue, 10/06/2025 - 14:47
What is unfolding in Iran today is not simply a tightening of migration controls, but the implementation of a policy that is deepening a human protection crisis. 

South Korea’s New President Begins Diplomacy With Flurry of Calls

TheDiplomat - Tue, 10/06/2025 - 14:20
Within a week after his election, Lee Jae-myung talked with the leaders of the United States, Japan, and China over the phone.

Who Will Climb Hkakabo Razi?

TheDiplomat - Tue, 10/06/2025 - 11:46
Myanmar's tallest mountain is overdue for a height check.

Indonesia, EU to Conclude Free Trade Negotiations By End of June

TheDiplomat - Tue, 10/06/2025 - 06:23
The two sides have strong economic and strategic incentives to finalize an agreement that has been under negotiation for nearly a decade.

America’s Brexit Phase

Foreign Affairs - Tue, 10/06/2025 - 06:00
Trump’s tariffs and the price of economic uncertainty.

The New Balance of Power in the Middle East

Foreign Affairs - Tue, 10/06/2025 - 06:00
America, Iran, and the emerging Arabian axis.

Malaysia’s Silent Military Buildup on Borneo

TheDiplomat - Tue, 10/06/2025 - 03:54
Many outside observers argue that Putrajaya has been sleeping on the Chinese threat in the South China Sea. Its actions suggest otherwise.

Cambodia, Thailand Announce Pullback of Troops From Disputed Border

TheDiplomat - Tue, 10/06/2025 - 03:18
Forces that were deployed after a deadly armed clash on May 28 have been withdrawn to previously agreed positions.

With an Economy on the Rise, Vietnam’s To Lam Can Claim Pole Position

TheDiplomat - Mon, 09/06/2025 - 22:45
Vietnam is economically out-performing its peers in the Mekong Region, and is set to become ASEAN's second-largest economy by 2028.

Japanese Economic Nationalism and the Seven & i Holdings Takeover

TheDiplomat - Mon, 09/06/2025 - 21:40
At issue is not only the future of one of Japan’s most recognizable retail giants, but also the extent to which Tokyo's economic nationalism will prevent majority foreign ownership of Japanese firms. 

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