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Where Do Japan and Vietnam Stand?

TheDiplomat - Thu, 02/07/2026 - 14:33
A look at the bilateral relationship, and its future direction.

Why Corruption Persists in Uzbekistan’s Water Sector

TheDiplomat - Thu, 02/07/2026 - 14:24
Real reform in the water sector means building a system that makes corruption harder to commit, easier to detect, and less rewarding for those who might try.

Reckoning With the Evolving China-Russia Threat

TheDiplomat - Thu, 02/07/2026 - 14:03
Don't underestimate the China-Russia partnership; Beijing and Moscow have already cooperated in ways that seemed unthinkable not long ago.

Mahrang Baloch’s Conviction is a Pyrrhic Victory for the Pakistani State

TheDiplomat - Thu, 02/07/2026 - 12:54
They may have locked up a popular and powerful activist. But this will only convince more Baloch that there is no space for political protest or dissent.

Singaporean Police Seize $42M Bungalow in Nvidia Chip Smuggling Probe

TheDiplomat - Thu, 02/07/2026 - 08:22
Investigators allege that four individuals deliberately concealed the actual end-user of servers thought to contain advanced Nvidia AI chips.

The End of Hamas

Foreign Affairs - Thu, 02/07/2026 - 06:00
The convenient fiction of continued menace.

Why Trump’s Congo Deal Is Falling Apart

Foreign Affairs - Thu, 02/07/2026 - 06:00
The limits of "America first" in Africa.

Mr. Prabowo Versus the Market

TheDiplomat - Thu, 02/07/2026 - 04:49
The Indonesian state has a long history of inserting itself into the economy in ways that have made investors uneasy.

How Has the World Changed Since the 2016 South China Sea Ruling?

TheDiplomat - Thu, 02/07/2026 - 03:14
The growing global instability and uncertainty will likely influence the future trajectory of the South China Sea disputes.

A Rare Case of Matricide Shocked Indonesia — and Now the Verdict Is In

TheDiplomat - Thu, 02/07/2026 - 03:00
AL, the perpetrator of the crime, was just 12 years of age at the time of her mother’s murder.

Myanmar Denies ASEAN Chair’s Request for Meeting With Aung San Suu Kyi

TheDiplomat - Thu, 02/07/2026 - 02:45
In late May, the military announced that it had transferred the 81-year-old former leader from prison to house arrest.

The Political Aftershocks of Venezuela’s Earthquakes

Foreign Policy - Wed, 01/07/2026 - 23:32
The disasters exposed Delcy Rodríguez’s weak grasp on power.

USMCA Was Once Trump’s Brainchild. Now, It’s a Dead Deal Walking.

Foreign Policy - Wed, 01/07/2026 - 23:18
The White House hopes that annual reviews will curb the United States’ trade deficit with Mexico and Canada.

Bangladesh Sends Signal With China Visit

Foreign Policy - Wed, 01/07/2026 - 23:09
The two countries announce a “new era” in ties during Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s trip.

What to Know About Ethiopia’s Debt Breakthrough

Foreign Policy - Wed, 01/07/2026 - 22:41
Addis Ababa’s debt relief process has highlighted divisions in the global financial system.

Nvidia’s Silent AI Colonialism Is Trapping East Asia in a Fossil-Fueled Hell

TheDiplomat - Wed, 01/07/2026 - 21:59
Every new generation of microchips uses more energy, water, and toxic chemicals than the last – with Taiwan and South Korea bearing over 90 percent of the burden.

Trans-Atlanticism Isn’t Dead—It’s Being Renegotiated

Foreign Policy - Wed, 01/07/2026 - 20:50
Reports of NATO’s demise have been greatly exaggerated.

Koizumi’s First Trip to Seoul: A Sign of Cautious Japan-South Korea Reconciliation

TheDiplomat - Wed, 01/07/2026 - 20:48
While the latest Japan-South Korea defense ministers’ meeting shows an obvious trajectory of rapprochement between the two neighbors, it also exposes certain boundaries in their defense cooperation.

Is Meloni Done With Trump?

Foreign Policy - Wed, 01/07/2026 - 20:23
A recent spat might be the final nail in the coffin of the trans-Atlantic far right.

Is Cuba Really Next?

Foreign Policy - Wed, 01/07/2026 - 19:40
The fallout from the Iran conflict and the approaching U.S. midterms may change Trump’s calculations.

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