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Iran in Port Sudan? The Next Threat to Asian Markets

TheDiplomat - Mon, 03/08/2026 - 23:49
The Red Sea corridor Asian trade depends on has another volatile shore, and almost nobody is watching it.

Iran Denies Peace Talks After the United States Cancels Military Strikes

Foreign Policy - Mon, 03/08/2026 - 23:22
Trump’s “imminent” deal remains elusive.

A Patchwork Approach to AI Regulation Is Best—for Now

Foreign Policy - Mon, 03/08/2026 - 23:10
Many want a global treaty to govern AI risk. California and New York may already be writing it.

China’s Quiet Bet on Methanol Is Paying Off

Foreign Policy - Mon, 03/08/2026 - 22:59
An abandoned project reveals why industrial policy must preserve technological options.

Japan’s 2026 Defense White Paper Warns of China’s Expanding Military Reach in the Pacific

TheDiplomat - Mon, 03/08/2026 - 19:18
This year’s white paper places particular emphasis on Beijing’s growing ability to project military power beyond the First Island Chain.

It’s Time for the East Asia Summit to Tackle Nuclear Proliferation

TheDiplomat - Mon, 03/08/2026 - 18:54
As more countries consider acquiring nuclear weapons, the EAS should take the lead in addressing the growing challenges of proliferation. 

Xi’s Shanghai Tour Offers No Relief for the Housing Crisis

TheDiplomat - Mon, 03/08/2026 - 17:59
Aside from making sympathetic noises about living standards, Xi offered no new wisdom or solutions.

L'univers enchanté des coupe-files

Le Monde Diplomatique - Mon, 03/08/2026 - 17:39
Les coupe-files se sont généralisés dans presque tous les grands parcs de loisirs. De Disneyland au Puy du Fou, chacun doit mesurer combien il est prêt à dépenser pour économiser quelques minutes. Une journée au parc obéissait autrefois à une règle éthique : premier arrivé, premier servi, la (…) / , , ,

Why India’s Cockroach Movement Might Not Collapse Like the Others

TheDiplomat - Mon, 03/08/2026 - 17:25
The Cockroach Janta Party reflects every hallmark of modern decentralized leadership theories, but is set to leave a lasting imprint on Indian politics.

A Saudi-Emirati Thaw Can Help Contain Iran

Foreign Policy - Mon, 03/08/2026 - 16:04
The Gulf needs a joint front on deterrence, engagement, and freedom of navigation.

Xi Jinping’s AI Vision

TheDiplomat - Mon, 03/08/2026 - 15:01
Xi’s speech addressed the attendees at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference, but his real audience was the international community, and of course the United States.

Is Japan Decoupling From China?  

TheDiplomat - Mon, 03/08/2026 - 14:37
The new generation of Japanese policymakers is far less willing to accommodate China than its predecessors.

Is Islamic Extremism Taking Over Bangladesh?

TheDiplomat - Mon, 03/08/2026 - 13:53
Two years after Sheikh Hasina's ouster, what is the role of Islamist movements in Bangladesh?

Pakistan Wields Iron Fist Against Protesters in Pakistan-administered Jammu and Kashmir

TheDiplomat - Mon, 03/08/2026 - 13:37
Last week, Pakistani Defense Minister Khwaja Asif described protesters “as enemies like India."

Europe’s Dangerous Hesitation on Its Own Air Defense

Foreign Policy - Mon, 03/08/2026 - 13:31
Russia’s ballistic missile attacks on Ukraine pose an urgent question for NATO leaders.

Uzbekistan’s Nuclear Power Plant Project Advances

TheDiplomat - Mon, 03/08/2026 - 11:17
Officials say that the first small modular reactor of Uzbekistan’s nuclear power plant project is to be commissioned in 2029.

12 Asian Countries Subject to Finalized US Visa Bond Program

TheDiplomat - Mon, 03/08/2026 - 11:07
The program, which launched as a pilot in August 2025, is now permanent and at present affects the citizens of 50 countries.

Myanmar’s Depleted Oil Pipeline

TheDiplomat - Mon, 03/08/2026 - 08:33
A cross-border energy project deals with the impact of two conflicts.

Myanmar Leader Criticizes Five-Point Consensus, Accuses ASEAN of ‘Discrimination’

TheDiplomat - Mon, 03/08/2026 - 06:07
Marking his 100th day as president, Min Aung Hlaing told parliament that his administration would pursue its own “solution” to the country’s conflict.

Special Treatment for Cuban Refugees Is No More

Foreign Policy - Mon, 03/08/2026 - 06:01
The Trump administration has rendered them as vulnerable to removal as other immigrants.

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