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Civil Society Groups File Lawsuit Against Indonesian Government Over Kalimantan Wildfires

TheDiplomat - Mon, 21/09/2026 - 07:14
The suit accuses President Prabowo Subianto and other senior officials of deliberate negligence for failing to prevent and properly handle the ongoing blazes.

China Still Has What America Needs

Foreign Affairs - Mon, 21/09/2026 - 06:00
The Trump-Xi summit gives Washington a chance to buy time.

Shrink the UN

Foreign Affairs - Mon, 21/09/2026 - 06:00
The next secretary-general must get back to basics

What Can Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman Gain From His Upcoming US Visit?

TheDiplomat - Mon, 21/09/2026 - 05:40
In Beijing, he met President Xi. Without a meeting with Trump or clear economic gains, the U.S. visit could fall short of Dhaka's expectations.

Malaysian King Approves Imprisoned Former PM Najib’s House Arrest Bid

TheDiplomat - Mon, 21/09/2026 - 03:29
The royal pardon is likely to empower the United Malays National Organization (UMNO) and widen the rifts within Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's reformist coalition.

Chinese Data Centers Will Shape ASEAN’s AI Norms

TheDiplomat - Mon, 21/09/2026 - 00:11
Southeast Asian governments' reliance on foreign capital, expertise, and capacity could leave them vulnerable over the longer term.

La faim qui vient

Le Monde Diplomatique - Sun, 20/09/2026 - 17:02
Après la canicule et les mégafeux de cet été, une question devrait obséder les candidats à la présidentielle française : comment sortir d'un système qui engendre la dévastation ? La plupart préfèrent continuer à agiter leurs hochets favoris : austérité, immigration, fiscalité… Un nouveau fléau (…) / , , , , , ,

Recomposition stratégique majeure au Proche-Orient

Le Monde Diplomatique - Sun, 20/09/2026 - 15:22
Alors que l'issue du conflit en Iran demeure imprévisible, le Machrek connaît d'importants bouleversements géopolitiques avec deux ensembles qui se font désormais face. D'un côté, l'alliance entre l'Arabie saoudite, la Turquie et le Pakistan. De l'autre, l'axe Israël, Émirats arabes unis et (…) / , , , , , , , ,

Donald Trump contre le péril rouge

Le Monde Diplomatique - Sat, 19/09/2026 - 18:32
La percée de candidats de gauche aux États-Unis a conduit M. Donald Trump à faire de la lutte contre le communisme un de ses thèmes de mobilisation. Le ton est fascisant, et les anciens attentats d'extrême droite passés sous silence. Ignorant ce contexte, tous les États de l'Union européenne ont (…) / , , ,

Admiral Emil Eftimov: Through Striking a Balance between Fast-Tracking Innovation Adoption and Maintaining Interoperability We Will Face the Challenges of the Current Security Environment

Globalsecurity.org - Sat, 19/09/2026 - 14:00
"Against a backdrop of growing strategic confrontation on a global scale, we must maintain a high level of readiness to ensure the effective execution of the Alliance's defence plans," said Defence Chief Admiral Emil Eftimov during the annual NATO Military Committee conference held in Copehnagen, Denmark.

India’s New Eye in the Sky: EOS-05 Satellite and What It Means for South Asia

TheDiplomat - Fri, 18/09/2026 - 21:18
EOS-05 is a single satellite that is part of a broader initiative of India to strengthen its ISR capabilities.

Abroad, India’s RSS Speaks of ‘Love.’ At Home, Its Affiliates Attack Christians.

TheDiplomat - Fri, 18/09/2026 - 19:50
From church vandalism to grave desecration, assaults against Christian minorities are increasing in the large state of West Bengal since the BJP, an RSS offshoot, came to power in May.

From Symbolism to Strategy: The Expanding Operational Role of Women in Baloch Militancy

TheDiplomat - Fri, 18/09/2026 - 19:23
The motivations of individual women who join militant organizations cannot be reduced to a single explanation. The organizational incentives are easier to identify.

Shipki La and the Battle Over the History of China-India Trade

TheDiplomat - Fri, 18/09/2026 - 19:14
The Chinese narrative attempts to erase the independent agency Tibet exercised before 1951, framing Shipki La as a historical link between China and India (not Tibet and India).

Infrastructure Gaps Test Pakistan’s Flagship CPEC Industrial Zone, Field Survey Finds

TheDiplomat - Fri, 18/09/2026 - 18:34
Even as investment tops 327 billion rupees, firms at Allama Iqbal Industrial City report inadequate wastewater infrastructure, unreliable utilities, and no public transport.

« Notre ami » Thaçi, criminel de guerre

Le Monde Diplomatique - Fri, 18/09/2026 - 17:45
Les chambres spécialisées pour le Kosovo ont condamné le 16 septembre dernier l'ancien président de la République Hashim Thaçi, et son principal comparse, M. Jakup Krasniqi, à 25 ans d'emprisonnement pour « crimes de guerre ». / Kosovo, France, Crime de guerre, Balkans, République fédérale de (…) / , , , , , ,

The Nexperia Case Was Actually a Success. Does Europe Know That?

TheDiplomat - Fri, 18/09/2026 - 17:26
A combination of media misunderstandings, Chinese distortions, and Dutch mistakes raise the risk that Europeans draw the wrong conclusions about economic security.

Making the Most Out of Growing US-Uzbekistan Trade and Investment 

TheDiplomat - Fri, 18/09/2026 - 17:00
Uzbekistan aims to attract greater U.S. investment, and is making its own investments in the United States. But it can’t forget the people. 

4 Fault Lines that Could Shape the Trump-Xi Summit

TheDiplomat - Fri, 18/09/2026 - 16:32
The tangible outcomes will be modest, but the stakes are high.

Drones Offer Central Asia an Escape From Foreign Dependency

TheDiplomat - Fri, 18/09/2026 - 15:59
Central Asian states should jointly develop drone capabilities to prepare for current and future security needs.

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