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Vietnam and South Korea Agree to Boost Cooperation on Supply Chains, Nuclear Energy

TheDiplomat - Thu, 23/04/2026 - 07:03
Amid the current conflict in the Middle East, President Lee said that "the need for cooperation between our nations has grown even greater."

A Gaza for Gazans

Foreign Affairs - Thu, 23/04/2026 - 06:00
Palestinians must lead the rebuilding of the strip.

How China and Russia Can Exploit the Iran War

Foreign Affairs - Thu, 23/04/2026 - 06:00
And how America can avoid playing into their hands.

Thailand’s Fuel Smuggling Problem Surges Into View

TheDiplomat - Thu, 23/04/2026 - 02:51
The Hormuz oil crisis has exacerbated a long-standing problem, heaping pressure on Prime Minister Anutin's government to address the ongoing “national oil heist.”

Indonesian Finance Minister Raises Possibility of Imposing Toll on Strait of Malacca

TheDiplomat - Thu, 23/04/2026 - 02:24
Whether or not it was serious, Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa's suggestion is a sign of how far the norm of freedom of peaceful navigation has been eroded by the Iran war.

The Australian Labor Party’s Foreign Policy No Longer Matches the World’s Realities

TheDiplomat - Thu, 23/04/2026 - 00:40
The party's platform clings to the U.S. alliance while ignoring its own commitment to self-reliance and the opportunities of the Asia-Pacific.

Philippine Legislators Set to Vote on Impeachment Complaint Against Vice President

TheDiplomat - Thu, 23/04/2026 - 00:20
As in 2025, Sara Duterte is accused of betraying public trust, misusing government funds, and plotting to assassinate the First Family.

How Iran and the United States Are Planning Their Next Moves

Foreign Policy - Wed, 22/04/2026 - 23:23
Karim Sadjadpour on the extended cease-fire and continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

What Happens if the U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire Collapses?

Foreign Policy - Wed, 22/04/2026 - 23:22
The truce is hanging by a thread despite Trump’s extension.

Hungary Drops Veto on Massive EU Loan to Ukraine

Foreign Policy - Wed, 22/04/2026 - 22:56
Reopening the Druzhba pipeline was the final hurdle stopping Budapest from ending its opposition.

Pakistan Gambled on Mediation

Foreign Policy - Wed, 22/04/2026 - 22:29
As U.S.-Iran talks falter, the political and economic risks are rising for Islamabad.

The Security Imperative of India’s Clean Energy Transition

TheDiplomat - Wed, 22/04/2026 - 19:41
India’s energy security hinges on breaking its dependence on fossil fuels.

The Race for the Next U.N. Chief Kicks Off

Foreign Policy - Wed, 22/04/2026 - 16:48
The selection process for António Guterres’s successor begins with a grilling for four contenders.

Where Is the China-Honduras Relationship Headed?

TheDiplomat - Wed, 22/04/2026 - 16:16
Despite the campaign rhetoric, so far, there are no concrete signs of a rapprochement with Taiwan by Honduras’ new government.

Why Trump Should Make China-US Relations Great Again

TheDiplomat - Wed, 22/04/2026 - 15:56
A country insulates itself from China at its own peril, at least economically. The road to making America great again must go through Beijing.

A Good Ban, Done Wrong: How to Accelerate Lasting and Just Solutions Amid Bali’s Waste Crisis

TheDiplomat - Wed, 22/04/2026 - 15:20
Closing Suwung landfill is the right decision. But the government has yet to provide sustainable alternatives for Bali's waste.

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