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Fut-il le pire ?

Le Monde Diplomatique - Fri, 28/08/2026 - 16:28
Le président a joué la partition de l'extrême centre libéral atlantiste en virtuose. Mais à contretemps. Héros de la mondialisation et du dépassement de la politique, il n'a vu venir ni l'éclipse de l'une ni le retour de l'autre. C'est donc un pays livré aux flammes que M. Macron nargue sur son (…) / , ,

The Kuril Flashpoint: Putin’s Visit and the Future of Japan-Russia Ties

TheDiplomat - Fri, 28/08/2026 - 16:04
The Kuril Islands dispute is not just a territorial dispute between Russia and Japan but reflects the larger complexity of geopolitical dynamics in the Indo-Pacific Region.

Principled Caution: Navigating AI in Asian Newsrooms

TheDiplomat - Fri, 28/08/2026 - 16:01
In many Asian countries, letting an AI-generated error slip through could mean not only reputational harm but legal and political persecution

What Does Japan Think of the Sudden Cut to South Korea-US Joint Drills?

TheDiplomat - Fri, 28/08/2026 - 15:26
Although Japanese leaders have been publicly quiet, this incident highlights several points of concern that have existed since the second Trump administration.  

What a Chongqing Fandom Clash Reveals About China’s Gender Divide

TheDiplomat - Fri, 28/08/2026 - 15:06
Male “anti-fan” livestreamers invaded a boy-band training event -- and targeted the largely female fan base.

One Nation’s Dual Assault on Australia’s Structural Realities

TheDiplomat - Fri, 28/08/2026 - 14:31
With a below replacement-level birth rate and a booming elder population, One Nation’s anti-immigration stance, combined with its critique of superannuation, is a toxic combo. 

Tokayev Sets Agenda for Kazakhstan as New Parliament Gets to Work

TheDiplomat - Fri, 28/08/2026 - 14:05
The change in form promised by Kazakhstan’s new parliament does not appear to be matched by a change in its function.

Militant Buildup in Areas Critical to China’s Economic Interests in Pakistan

TheDiplomat - Fri, 28/08/2026 - 08:19
The TTP has stepped up its presence along the Karakoram Highway, even as Pakistan and China discuss $1.8 billion in financing to realign its Thakot-Raikot section.

Leave Europe to the Europeans

Foreign Affairs - Fri, 28/08/2026 - 06:00
The case for a U.S. military drawdown.

A Great Rebalancing Is Coming

Foreign Affairs - Fri, 28/08/2026 - 06:00
Who will bear the costs of a global trade adjustment?

Domestic Politics Is Making an India Visit Difficult for Bangladeshi PM Tarique Rahman

TheDiplomat - Fri, 28/08/2026 - 05:29
The Jamaat-e-Islami and the National Citizen Party are objecting to Rahman visiting Delhi.

China’s Green Exports to Europe Are a Bright Spot Amid Trade Tensions 

TheDiplomat - Thu, 27/08/2026 - 20:57
Climate change and the Iran war are driving many European consumers to Chinese-made electric vehicles despite EU tariffs. 

Transitional Justice or Political Retaliation? Bangladesh’s Journalists on Trial 

TheDiplomat - Thu, 27/08/2026 - 17:47
As Bangladesh’s tribunal for 1971 atrocities is being used to prosecute journalists, the line between accountability and revenge is being tested. 

China’s Tourism Industry Gains Momentum Thanks to Visa-Free Policies

TheDiplomat - Thu, 27/08/2026 - 17:27
China is poised to become a global powerhouse as both a source and destination for international tourism.

The Tibet-Nepal Flood Is a Himalayan Climate Security Warning

TheDiplomat - Thu, 27/08/2026 - 15:56
The catastrophic flood this week proves that Tibet needs to be at the center of international climate security discussions.

Nepal’s ‘Himalayan Tsunami’ Is a Warning for the Whole Region

TheDiplomat - Thu, 27/08/2026 - 15:22
Melting ice, unstable terrain, landslides, river blockages, sudden lake releases, and extreme weather can all combine in unpredictable ways.

SCO at 25: Institutionalizing Coexistence Without Convergence

TheDiplomat - Thu, 27/08/2026 - 14:50
In an international system increasingly characterized by strategic distrust, contested borders, fragmented and overlapping alignments, the capacity to communicate with one’s rivals remains critical for conflict management.

AI, Scams, the Law, and Governance: A Conversation With David Tan

TheDiplomat - Thu, 27/08/2026 - 13:56
How are Southeast Asia's governments facing up to the challenges of AI?

Rahul Gandhi Ushers a New Style of Youth-Centric Politics in India

TheDiplomat - Thu, 27/08/2026 - 13:29
From being mocked for being inexperienced and incompetent, he is now emerging a sought-after leader of India’s youth.

Que faire de la dette ?

Le Monde Diplomatique - Thu, 27/08/2026 - 11:53
Annuler la dette ou la mettre « au frigo » ? La querelle paraît technique. Elle est politique. Aux « Amfis », M. Matthieu Pigasse a repris la proposition d'effacer quelque 700 milliards d'euros détenus par l'Eurosystème. L'idée avait agité la gauche en 2021 — et séduit certains investisseurs. (…) / , , , , , ,

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