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Total Defense for an Era of Total War

Foreign Affairs - Fri, 09/01/2026 - 06:00
How to protect the vulnerable American home front.

Strongman Politics and Thailand’s Upcoming ‘Khaki Election’

TheDiplomat - Fri, 09/01/2026 - 05:16
PM Anutin Charnvirakul's Bhumjaithai party is likely to be the main beneficiary of the polls, which will take place against a backdrop of ongoing border tensions with Cambodia.

When Nepal Decided to Support Naga Separatists from India in the UN

TheDiplomat - Fri, 09/01/2026 - 05:03
Declassified British Intelligence documents reveal that in the 1960s, the Nepal government decided to offer support to the Naga separatists’ delegation at the U.N.

Malaysian Prosecutors Drop Charges Against Deputy PM and Key Anwar Ally

TheDiplomat - Fri, 09/01/2026 - 05:00
The Attorney General's Chambers said that it was dropping the case against UMNO's Ahmad Zahid Hamidi in the “the interests of justice."

Lao Communist Party Chief Reappointed For Second Term at National Congress

TheDiplomat - Fri, 09/01/2026 - 01:29
The 12th National Congress saw a partial generational transition from the revolutionary old guard to a crop of younger technocrats.

Umar Khalid and the Erosion of Indian Justice

TheDiplomat - Thu, 08/01/2026 - 20:06
Khalid’s case is a stark example of how the Modi government weaponizes anti-terror laws to indefinitely silence Muslim voices and crush dissent.

Et le Conseil d'État laisse faire

Le Monde Diplomatique - Thu, 08/01/2026 - 19:34
Juridiction suprême du contentieux administratif, l'institution du Palais-Royal a pour mission de veiller au respect par l'État des droits et libertés des citoyens. Mais, intimement liée à l'exécutif, elle tend à faire siennes les priorités sécuritaires du pouvoir politique. / France, Droit, (…) / , , , ,

Uzbekistan Reimposes Gas Station Restrictions

TheDiplomat - Thu, 08/01/2026 - 19:08
For the second time in a month, Uzbek authorities have restricted hours at methane filling stations due to a drop in gas pipeline pressure.

Ces « terroristes » britanniques qui soutiennent la Palestine

Le Monde Diplomatique - Thu, 08/01/2026 - 16:14
Comment entraver l'action d'une organisation britannique de solidarité avec la Palestine s'inscrivant parfaitement dans le cadre du droit ? Autrement dit, comment échapper à l'État de droit ? Le gouvernement travailliste a trouvé la solution. / Conflit israélo-arabe, Royaume-Uni, Droit, (…) / , , , ,

Is the US Air Force’s Quicksink Bomb the ‘Silver Bullet’ to Blunt a Taiwan Invasion?

TheDiplomat - Thu, 08/01/2026 - 16:07
The USAF’s B-2 or B-21 stealth bombers, armed with large numbers of cheap Quicksink bombs, could wreak havoc on a Chinese invasion fleet.

Y a-t-il des prisonniers politiques en France ?

Le Monde Diplomatique - Thu, 08/01/2026 - 15:24
Distinguer ce qui relève de l'infraction de droit commun et ce qui constitue une forme de contestation politique n'est pas toujours aisé. Dès lors que tout système juridique vise, en partie au moins, à perpétuer un ordre social, les frontières s'avèrent fluctuantes et poreuses. Jouant de cette (…) / , , ,

Kyrgyz Deputy Prime Minister Suggests a Review of Visa-Free Scheme for Americans

TheDiplomat - Thu, 08/01/2026 - 15:22
Following the imposition of visa bonds for Kyrgyz travelers to the United States, a Kyrgyz politician has suggested Bishkek reassess its visa-free program for Americans. 

Lee’s First Visit to Beijing: A Nuanced Restoration of China-South Korea Ties

TheDiplomat - Thu, 08/01/2026 - 15:21
Seoul and Beijing are back on track in reviving their bilateral ties, while conveying their own messages on the North Korea and Taiwan issues.

How Social Media Transparency Strengthens Geopolitical Stability in East Asia

TheDiplomat - Thu, 08/01/2026 - 14:52
The simple step of displaying geographic locators has pulled back the curtain on foreign disinformation operations in Japan and Taiwan.

Why Beijing Won’t Be Emboldened by the ‘Venezuela Precedent’

TheDiplomat - Thu, 08/01/2026 - 14:28
China’s coercion threshold is set by its own internal logic – not by external “precedents.”

Why Strengthening RFA Is a Strategic Imperative for US Policy on North Korea

TheDiplomat - Thu, 08/01/2026 - 14:16
Expanding access to independent information is essential for U.S. security interests, human rights objectives, and long-term regional stability. 

An Alliance of Political Newcomers Seeks to End Old Parties’ Monopoly in Nepal

TheDiplomat - Thu, 08/01/2026 - 07:53
A popular mayor, a former TV star and an ex-chief of Nepal’s electricity board have joined hands to fight the old guard in the upcoming elections.

What Silicon Valley Gets Wrong About National Security

Foreign Affairs - Thu, 08/01/2026 - 06:00
Defense tech innovation requires government intervention.

The War That Outgrew Sudan

Foreign Affairs - Thu, 08/01/2026 - 06:00
Middle East rivalries are turning a local war into a regional crisis..

Indonesia’s Tin Mining Crackdown Brings Order, Consolidates Power

TheDiplomat - Thu, 08/01/2026 - 05:24
Seized assets are being placed under the control of a state-owned giant at the heart of a sprawling corruption scheme.

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