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Trump Suddenly Wants a Summit With Kim Jong Un. Why Now?

TheDiplomat - Mon, 24/08/2026 - 16:56
With the Iran war stalled and Seoul slow to deliver on a $350 billion pledge, the U.S. president is dangling a one-on-one summit that could sideline South Korea.

No Surprises in Kazakh Politics: New Presidential Party Wins Majority

TheDiplomat - Mon, 24/08/2026 - 15:49
Adilet, as expected, secured a majority of the vote – 71 percent according to official preliminary data.

Where Is King Abdullah?

Foreign Policy - Mon, 24/08/2026 - 15:38
Facing regional turmoil and domestic criticism, Jordan’s ruler is spending more time overseas and less time talking to the press.

Germany’s Firewall Has Completely Failed

Foreign Policy - Mon, 24/08/2026 - 15:15
Attempts to ostracize the AfD have fueled both the rise and radicalization of Germany’s far-right party.

Ending the Cycle of Flight for the Rohingya Requires a Political Reckoning 

TheDiplomat - Mon, 24/08/2026 - 14:47
The international community keeps treating the symptoms without touching the underlying cause: our political exclusion within Myanmar. 

What Is Life Really Like Under the Taliban? We Asked Afghan Women.

TheDiplomat - Mon, 24/08/2026 - 14:34
Online influencers are framing Afghanistan as a a beautiful, welcoming “hidden gem.” That may be true for tourists – but what about the women who live there?

Severe Flooding Bares Garbage and Corruption Problems in the Philippines

TheDiplomat - Mon, 24/08/2026 - 14:32
Lawmakers and contractors used the climate crisis to push forward flood-control projects. But those have turned out to be defective and in some cases even non-existent.

Albania’s Asia-Pacific Opportunity Depends on the Rule of Law

TheDiplomat - Mon, 24/08/2026 - 12:45
A relationship with real potential faces a major potential stumbling block.

Washington Is Creating Forever Enemies

Foreign Policy - Mon, 24/08/2026 - 12:00
The United States must learn to forget the pain of humiliation.

Ditching Chinese Rare Earths Is Hard. Just Ask Japan.

Foreign Policy - Mon, 24/08/2026 - 11:30
A cautionary tale for Washington’s diversification push.

Did Ambassador Gor Signal a Change in U.S. Stance on Kashmir?

TheDiplomat - Mon, 24/08/2026 - 11:17
His statement that Jammu and Kashmir is an “important part of India” has drawn a cautious response in New Delhi and ire in Islamabad.

Ziya Us Salam on the Controversy Over the Taj Mahal

TheDiplomat - Mon, 24/08/2026 - 08:23
The claims of Hindu groups that the Taj Mahal was originally a Hindu temple are “high on prejudice and assumptions, low on evidence.”

What Shapes Global Views of India?

TheDiplomat - Mon, 24/08/2026 - 08:18
A recent Pew survey found that 45 percent of respondents in 36 countries held a favorable view of India, while another 41 percent held a negative view. But the results varied widely by country.

Airstrikes on Civilians in Rakhine State Will Increase, Say Myanmar Military Defectors

TheDiplomat - Mon, 24/08/2026 - 08:09
The military’s intensification of aerial bombing is aimed at defending key townships in the region.

What Donald Duck Can Teach Trump About Going to War

Foreign Policy - Mon, 24/08/2026 - 06:01
President Franklin Roosevelt enlisted entertainers to make the case for fighting Germany and Japan.

The End of Thailand’s Long Stalemate?

Foreign Affairs - Mon, 24/08/2026 - 06:00
Conservatives finally won and took over the state.

Why Singapore’s Growing Political Diversity Matters

TheDiplomat - Mon, 24/08/2026 - 05:53
The city-state's civil society has grown considerably over the past decade. It also reflects an increasingly broad spectrum of opinion about issues foreign and domestic.

China’s Influence Operations Are Targeting the Indo-Pacific’s Smaller Languages

TheDiplomat - Mon, 24/08/2026 - 02:25
Generative AI is dismantling the language barriers that once kept smaller democracies safe.

Trump Needs China’s Help to Effectively Sanction Iran

Foreign Policy - Fri, 21/08/2026 - 22:05
But Tehran’s top crude buyer appears unwilling to play ball.

Why We Are Living Through ‘Hyperpolitics’

Foreign Policy - Fri, 21/08/2026 - 20:44
Anton Jäger explains why record voter turnout isn’t leading to systemic change.

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