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Vietnam Planning Social Media Restrictions for Children Under 16

TheDiplomat - Mon, 27/07/2026 - 04:42
The proposed rules would would bar minors from posting, sharing, or commenting on social media platforms.

Philippines Holds Joint Exercises With US, Japan in South China Sea Amid Tensions With China

TheDiplomat - Mon, 27/07/2026 - 03:00
Manila and Beijing continue to trade accusations about a series of clashes at two disputed features in the South China Sea last week.

Thailand Says Goodbye to the ‘Land Bridge’ — For Now

TheDiplomat - Mon, 27/07/2026 - 00:04
A government feasibility study found what many already expected: that the project's financial returns did not justify the massive capital outlay.

The Persistence of US Trade Remedies Against China

TheDiplomat - Fri, 24/07/2026 - 21:25
Leader-level diplomacy gives the impression that the U.S. “trade war” has ended. That’s far from the truth.

What a Stray Dog’s Murder Tells Us About Chinese Civil Society

TheDiplomat - Fri, 24/07/2026 - 19:20
Wang Wang has appeared on billboards around the world – visible proof that China’s censorship does have limits.

NATO-IP4 Relations Remain Stronger Than the Last Two Summits Suggest

TheDiplomat - Fri, 24/07/2026 - 15:34
Yes, the Indo-Pacific leaders were absent for the second year in a row. But that’s not because of a lack of interest in the partnership.

The Power Behind Japan’s Takaichi Government

TheDiplomat - Fri, 24/07/2026 - 15:01
Nippon Ishin has, through its alliance with Takaichi, exerted an influence on the Japanese government that far exceeds its parliamentary strength.

The Rise of North Korea’s Nuclear-Armed Navy

TheDiplomat - Fri, 24/07/2026 - 14:26
North Korea has modified its hierarchy of defense priorities by elevating the importance of the KPAN.

Born in Jails, Popularized by Gandhi, Hunger Strikes Can Hit Authorities Hard. Conditions Apply.

TheDiplomat - Fri, 24/07/2026 - 10:42
Sonam Wangchuk has ended his 26-day hunger strike supporting the Cockroach Janta Party’s demand for the education minister’s resignation. What did it achieve?

Jakarta, the Sinking Metropolis Where Millions Still Struggle to Access Piped Water

TheDiplomat - Fri, 24/07/2026 - 07:55
Excessive groundwater extraction by households and industry is one of the primary reasons for the city's subsidence.

Myanmar’s Readmission to ASEAN Summits Still ‘Far Off,’ Special Envoy Says

TheDiplomat - Fri, 24/07/2026 - 07:20
Ma. Theresa Lazaro said that the bloc wants to see more progress on the implementation of the Five-Point Consensus for resolving the country's conflict.

Iran and the New Rules of Global Power

Foreign Affairs - Fri, 24/07/2026 - 06:00
The making and unmaking of American dominance.

America Still Has the Upper Hand Over China

Foreign Affairs - Fri, 24/07/2026 - 06:00
Washington can win if it works with allies.

Malaysia Orders UN Agency to Pause Registration of New Refugees

TheDiplomat - Fri, 24/07/2026 - 01:50
With the creation of a new refugee agency in January, the country has asserted its control over the processing of asylum-seekers.

Nine Years in Limbo: Why Rohingya Repatriation Remains Stalled

TheDiplomat - Thu, 23/07/2026 - 20:04
An analysis of the political, legal, security, and geopolitical dimensions of the Rohingya crisis.

As the World Courts Beijing, Namibia Shows How Africa Can Sharpen Its China Strategy

TheDiplomat - Thu, 23/07/2026 - 19:37
A recent state visit offers lessons for African governments on how to translate high-level diplomacy into industrial partnerships, value addition, and development outcomes.

Squabble Deepens Between People Power Party’s Current and Former Leaders

TheDiplomat - Thu, 23/07/2026 - 19:15
Whether Han Dong-hoon and Jang Dong-hyuk mend ties will determine the future of South Korea’s main conservative party.

Ladakh Cannot Afford a Plastic Future

TheDiplomat - Thu, 23/07/2026 - 18:13
A broken system continues to push disposable plastic into one of the world’s most fragile mountain ecosystems.

The G7’s Indo-Pacific Gap and Trump’s 2027 Opportunity

TheDiplomat - Thu, 23/07/2026 - 17:59
Two of the countries best positioned to contribute to the G7’s expanded agenda remain outside the group’s permanent membership.

Hong Kong’s National Security Law Comes for the Bookstores

TheDiplomat - Thu, 23/07/2026 - 17:50
The reorientation – and restriction – of the city's once-vibrant civil society continues.

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