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Espagne, la grève contre la rente

Le Monde Diplomatique - Fri, 09/10/2026 - 18:22
Une expulsion empêchée, un immeuble occupé, une assemblée de quartier… En Espagne, la lutte pour le logement a depuis longtemps dépassé la défense des ménages menacés d'expulsion. Elle a formé des militants, inventé des pratiques de solidarité et contribué à transformer la vie politique du pays. (…) / , , ,

Myanmar’s Leaders Tried to Erase My Rohingya Identity 11 Years Ago

TheDiplomat - Fri, 09/10/2026 - 17:39
The repression of Rohingya identity is connected to Myanmar’s broader failure to establish an inclusive political order. It's time for ASEAN to realize that.

Why Kim Jong Un Should Want a 4th Summit With Donald Trump

TheDiplomat - Fri, 09/10/2026 - 17:06
Here’s what Pyongyang’s Foreign Ministry might be telling Kim about a possible summit.

New Governor, Old Problem: Koja Confronts US Base-Related Crimes in Okinawa

TheDiplomat - Fri, 09/10/2026 - 16:50
Whoever is governor, waves of Okinawan anti-base sentiment and protest will continue in the wake of every violent crime.

Central Asia’s Leaders Gather in Turkmenistan for 8th Consultative Meeting

TheDiplomat - Fri, 09/10/2026 - 16:25
Grand outcomes aren't necessary at every meeting to prove the value of a format. But at a certain point, the lowest hanging fruit has been picked.

Espèces d'espaces

Le Monde Diplomatique - Fri, 09/10/2026 - 16:03
C'est un texte court, ce qu'on appelle souvent une novella, et c'est un texte ancien (2008), mais il est une parfaite introduction à l'univers d'un des plus importants auteurs de science-fiction d'aujourd'hui. Ian McDonald fait montre dans Aspects d'une imagination rarement déployée avec autant (…) / , , ,

Debunking Alarmist Narratives on the ‘China Air Base’ in Laos

TheDiplomat - Fri, 09/10/2026 - 15:42
The most widespread narratives regarding the Laos-China Support and Training Center lack evidence and demonstrate a limited understanding of air power.

Ouvrir un passage dans les ruines

Le Monde Diplomatique - Fri, 09/10/2026 - 15:13
Walter Benjamin est, si l'on ose dire, à la mode. Et le risque de transformer une pensée qui dénonce l'illusion de la continuité, l'effacement des ruptures décisives, en bréviaire mélancolique n'est pas mince. Trois publications récentes résistent à cette canonisation consensuelle, en soulignant (…) / , , , ,

Why Is China Proposing Reciprocal Nuclear Laboratory Visits?

TheDiplomat - Fri, 09/10/2026 - 14:50
While China and the U.S. still disagree on the size of nuclear forces and the path of arms control, can they exchange meaningful information on certain technical issues?

India’s Energy Transition Is Complicated, But Progressing

TheDiplomat - Fri, 09/10/2026 - 14:12
While coal continues to dominate India’s power supply, the country is also building clean energy at one of the fastest rates in the world.

What Pakistan Will and Won’t Do in Yemen

TheDiplomat - Fri, 09/10/2026 - 10:18
Operationally, it would make little sense for Pakistan to send in large conventional ground forces to Yemen simply to put the brakes on Houthi advances.

Iran’s Theory of Victory

Foreign Affairs - Fri, 09/10/2026 - 10:00
Tehran’s fight for great-power status in the post-American Middle East.

Trump Is Gutting America’s Core Geopolitical Advantage

Foreign Affairs - Fri, 09/10/2026 - 10:00
Robert Zoellick, an expert on the global economy who served as U.S. trade representative and World Bank president, makes the authoritative case that President Donald Trump’s antagonism toward Canada and Mexico is destroying an economic and security partnership that that enables the United States to project power globally.

The Bangsamoro’s New Government Faces a Test of Public Trust

TheDiplomat - Fri, 09/10/2026 - 07:12
The main challenge of the incoming administration will be to sustain the peace process with Manila while representing the interests of local residents.

Former Philippine President Duterte Fit to Stand Trial, ICC Says

TheDiplomat - Fri, 09/10/2026 - 06:25
An independent panel of experts said that the 81-year-old "has the capacity to understand the charges" and "the purpose and consequences" of the trial proceedings.

US Has Opened Direct Talks With Myanmar Government, Report Claims

TheDiplomat - Fri, 09/10/2026 - 01:36
The outreach, which marks a significant shift in U.S. policy, is aimed at curbing online scamming operations and gaining access to the country's rare earth deposits.

A Raid on a Gay Bar Risks Taiwan’s LGBTQ-Friendly Reputation 

TheDiplomat - Thu, 08/10/2026 - 21:01
An attorney says authorities overstepped legal bounds, and activists warn of discrimination ahead of Asia's largest Pride event.

One Year On, China’s K Visa Remains an Opaque Promise

TheDiplomat - Thu, 08/10/2026 - 16:23
China’s flagship talent visa can be found in the official application system, but most of the specifics on who can apply, and how to do so, are still missing.

Investigation Finds That Former High-Ranking Uzbek Security Official Acquired UAE Citizenship

TheDiplomat - Thu, 08/10/2026 - 16:01
According to an OCCRP and Ozodlik investigation, Otabek Umarov, the Uzbek president’s son-in-law, obtained Emirati citizenship in 2023, while he was deputy head of the Presidential Security Service.

Et Spinoza sourit

Le Monde Diplomatique - Thu, 08/10/2026 - 15:53
Entre la France et l'Algérie, les brumes parisiennes et la côte algéroise, une équipe de tournage s'affaire à mener à bien la septième saison de la série télévisée Le Bureau des légendes. Dans une location au « balcon Saint-Raphaël », auquel a donné son nom le belvédère qui offre un panorama de (…) / , , ,

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