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As Cambodia Cracks Down, Cyberscam Networks Test Sri Lanka

TheDiplomat - Fri, 12/06/2026 - 10:27
What happens next will determine whether the island is a temporary refuge for foreign cybercriminals or becomes part of Asia’s cybercrime infrastructure.

Cambodia-Thailand Relations, Not Myanmar, Will Define ASEAN’s Immediate Future

TheDiplomat - Fri, 12/06/2026 - 07:25
The ongoing conflict between the two member states is a direct challenge to the Southeast Asian bloc's founding purpose.

Three Characteristics of China’s Criticism of the Takaichi Administration

TheDiplomat - Fri, 12/06/2026 - 06:58
Beijing’s campaign against Tokyo is unlike anything seen before.

Philippine Defense Secretary Vows to Defend Nation’s Interests After China Sanctions

TheDiplomat - Fri, 12/06/2026 - 06:52
The country's Department of Foreign Affairs said that the sanctions against Gilberto Teodoro Jr. are “an unfriendly act" that "further complicates" bilateral relations.

Has the Japan-DPRK Pyongyang Declaration Been Abandoned?

TheDiplomat - Fri, 12/06/2026 - 06:26
A quiet revision to Chongryon’s platform carries significant implications for Tokyo.

European Union/Poland : Plans for Frontex's Quick Reaction Force shaping up

Intelligence Online - Fri, 12/06/2026 - 06:00
A vote on the EU border agency Frontex's plans to create a "super rapid" intervention force (or Quick Reaction Force) initially scheduled to take place at the body's next board meeting in Warsaw on 17-18 June has been pushed back [...]

South Sudan : Antakya, a Turkish hub for parallel diplomacy in South Sudan

Intelligence Online - Fri, 12/06/2026 - 06:00
When the Turkish restaurant, Antakya, opened its doors in Juba in October 2024, it caused a minor stir among the [...]

France : Intelligence master's course proves breeding ground for future industry pros

Intelligence Online - Fri, 12/06/2026 - 06:00
The 31 students on the Security, Defense and Strategic Intelligence Master's programme at France's elite of Sciences Po Rennes university [...]

China/Taiwan : Guoanbu doubles down on long-term clandestine operations in Taiwan

Intelligence Online - Fri, 12/06/2026 - 06:00
As part of Xi Jinping's "patient" approach to achieving "reunification" with Taiwan (IO, 07/05/26), the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)'s espionage [...]

France/Ukraine : 3rd Assault Brigade founded by Azov expected at Eurosatory

Intelligence Online - Fri, 12/06/2026 - 06:00
A Ukrainian delegation with links to the Azov 3rd Assault Brigade is to attend the Eurosatory defence show, set to run in Paris from 15 to 19 June.

China’s Edifice Complex

Foreign Affairs - Fri, 12/06/2026 - 06:00
Why Beijing can’t stop wasteful spending.

The Strange Defeat of Nuclear Deterrence

Foreign Affairs - Fri, 12/06/2026 - 06:00
And the coming crisis in strategic stability.

Thai Court Sentences 2 Men to Death For Involvement in 2015 Erawan Shrine Bombing

TheDiplomat - Fri, 12/06/2026 - 02:52
The attack on the popular tourist attraction in central Bangkok killed 20 people and injured around 120 more.

Japan and South Korea Navigate a Turbulent World

TheDiplomat - Fri, 12/06/2026 - 00:43
Two neighbors, one alliance, and a great deal of uncertainty.

AUKUS After AUKMIN: The Test Beyond Washington

TheDiplomat - Fri, 12/06/2026 - 00:09
While the U.S. remains the dominant partner in AUKUS, closer collaboration between Canberra and London will be vital to its success.

What’s the Philippine Senate Drama All About?

TheDiplomat - Thu, 11/06/2026 - 23:56
The country's upper house has become highly polarized, creating doubts about the upcoming impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.

The Yuan’s Quiet Advance on Commodity Pricing

TheDiplomat - Thu, 11/06/2026 - 23:24
A miner paid in yuan has a reason to borrow in yuan, and a miner indebted in yuan has a reason to price in it.

What Is the Threshold for Action?: A Question Afghanistan Asks the World

TheDiplomat - Thu, 11/06/2026 - 22:59
How long must the Taliban continue internal repression and support for terrorist groups before the international community recognizes the real scale of the threat? 

Xi’s Summit with Kim: Views from the Neighborhood

TheDiplomat - Thu, 11/06/2026 - 20:50
By keeping neighbors guessing about his intentions and avoiding any concessions, it is Kim who appears to have gained the most from the Chinese leader's visit.

The Geopolitics of China-Israel Trade and Investment

TheDiplomat - Thu, 11/06/2026 - 19:38
Insights from Tomer Fadlon.

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