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‘Golden Dome’ and the Illusory Promise of Invulnerability

SWP - Fri, 05/12/2025 - 01:00

The current US administration plans to protect the entire territory of the United States against any potential air or missile attack. The focus is on deploying large satel­lite constellations capable of detecting and intercepting long-range missiles shortly after launch. Even if only a fraction of this ambitious plan is likely to be implemented, it is probable that there will be progress in missile defense during the coming years. For Germany and Europe, the risks and potential benefits – especially with regard to space-based US missile defense – are difficult to assess at the current time. However, Europe can maintain the largest possible room for maneuver by avoiding an open confrontation over Trump’s plans.

Indonesia Promises Action on Deforestation as Sumatra Flooding Toll Rises

TheDiplomat - Fri, 05/12/2025 - 00:50
Environmentalists say that the flash floods and landslides in Sumatra have been worsened by years of logging linked to mining operations.

Liliana Butter Not

Courrier des Balkans - Thu, 04/12/2025 - 23:59

Liliana Butter Not, mis en scène par Margo Chou, le jeudi 4 décembre à 20h au

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Categories: Balkans Occidentaux

'Not becoming of a president': Somali-Americans respond to Trump's 'garbage' remarks

BBC Africa - Thu, 04/12/2025 - 22:57
Somali-Americans tell of their heightened fear after the US president intensified his criticism of the community.
Categories: Africa

Press release - Deforestation law: deal with Council to postpone and simplify measures

Europäisches Parlament (Nachrichten) - Thu, 04/12/2025 - 20:53
The EU’s deforestation law, adopted in 2023 to ensure products sold in the EU are not sourced from deforested land, is to be simplified and applied one year later.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Press release - Deforestation law: deal with Council to postpone and simplify measures

Európa Parlament hírei - Thu, 04/12/2025 - 20:53
The EU’s deforestation law, adopted in 2023 to ensure products sold in the EU are not sourced from deforested land, is to be simplified and applied one year later.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Press release - Deforestation law: deal with Council to postpone and simplify measures

European Parliament (News) - Thu, 04/12/2025 - 20:53
The EU’s deforestation law, adopted in 2023 to ensure products sold in the EU are not sourced from deforested land, is to be simplified and applied one year later.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Categories: European Union

Press release - Deforestation law: deal with Council to postpone and simplify measures

European Parliament - Thu, 04/12/2025 - 20:53
The EU’s deforestation law, adopted in 2023 to ensure products sold in the EU are not sourced from deforested land, is to be simplified and applied one year later.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP
Categories: European Union

India’s Buildings Could Be a Big Part of Its Climate Solution

TheDiplomat - Thu, 04/12/2025 - 20:39
Integrating solar directly into buildings could turn homes and offices into decentralized power plants and cut emissions right where they begin.

Grande Halle et petite cuisine

Le Monde Diplomatique - Thu, 04/12/2025 - 19:31
Deux récentes autobiographies éclairent les mutations du champ culturel des quarante dernières années. François Barré, né en 1939, a dirigé l'Établissement public du parc de la Villette de 1981 à 1985, présidé le Centre Pompidou de 1993 à 1996, et pris la direction de l'architecture et du (…) / , , ,

Etzebeth banned for 12 weeks over eye gouge

BBC Africa - Thu, 04/12/2025 - 17:54
South African double World Cup winner Eben Etzebeth is banned until March following his red card for gouging Wales' Alex Mann on Saturday.
Categories: Africa

China Intensifies ‘Three Warfares’ Targeting Japan Over Takaichi’s Taiwan Remarks 

TheDiplomat - Thu, 04/12/2025 - 16:46
Beijing is intensifying its use of public opinion warfare, psychological warfare, and legal warfare against Japan.

US Steps up Defense Cooperation in Southeast Asia

TheDiplomat - Thu, 04/12/2025 - 16:01
Washington is making progress with a range of states: from staunch ally the Philippines to newer partner Vietnam and even Cambodia, where China's influence dominates.

Kyrgyz Election Commission Tosses Results From District With Highest Turnout, Citing Violations

TheDiplomat - Thu, 04/12/2025 - 15:58
The commission says all 14 candidates won’t be permitted to run again for the seat, but a court could reverse that decision.

Is China’s Real Estate Crisis Driving the Next Stage of Homegrown Innovation?

TheDiplomat - Thu, 04/12/2025 - 15:47
A closer look at the economic numbers suggests that a bad real estate industry is not all bad news for the Chinese economy.

Xi Jinping’s Grip on the Military Is Getting Stronger, Not Weaker

TheDiplomat - Thu, 04/12/2025 - 15:40
Xi continues to eliminate factional networks that could eventually develop into rivals for PLA loyalty.

Qui sont les 9 candidats en course pour la présidentielle en Guinée ?

BBC Afrique - Thu, 04/12/2025 - 15:33
Sur 51 candidats qui avaient déposé leur dossier de candidature pour la présidentielle du 28 décembre prochain en Guinée, seulement 9 ont été retenus par la Cour Suprême. Parmi ceux-ci, figure le président de la transition militaire, le général Mamadi Doumbouya.
Categories: Afrique

China’s New ‘Two-Front Strategy’ Against Japan and Taiwan

TheDiplomat - Thu, 04/12/2025 - 15:26
The use of both international lawfare and historical narrative warfare signals a major, under-recognized shift in China’s Taiwan strategy and its approach to Japan.

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