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India’s Use of Artificial Intelligence During the Indo-Pak Four-Day Crisis

TheDiplomat - Mon, 13/10/2025 - 19:19
New Delhi’s claim is an unprecedented development in South Asia. How will Pakistan respond?

When Will China Begin Earning Nobel Prizes in Science?

TheDiplomat - Mon, 13/10/2025 - 18:24
Many Chinese scientists are highly cited, but Nobel laureates remain scarce.

Trump, China, and Declining US Influence in Asia

TheDiplomat - Mon, 13/10/2025 - 18:04
Under the second Trump administration, China overall is in a better position to spread its influence in competition with the U.S. in the Indo-Pacific.

Is Reconciling Cambodia and Thailand Possible?

TheDiplomat - Mon, 13/10/2025 - 16:00
A conversation with veteran rights advocate Phil Robertson.

Trump Takes a Victory Lap in Israel

Foreign Policy - Mon, 13/10/2025 - 15:49
The U.S. president addressed the Knesset after Hamas released the last remaining living hostages.

Some of Australia’s ‘ISIS Brides’ Have Returned

TheDiplomat - Mon, 13/10/2025 - 15:30
Australian nationals should have been repatriated from Syria long ago – but that doesn’t mean these women aren’t a threat.

How the Gaza War Changed Arab Elites’ Perception of China

TheDiplomat - Mon, 13/10/2025 - 14:42
The Gaza War has shattered Arab illusions about China as a normative power and recast it as a transactional actor. 

North Korea Hosts Military Parade With China, Russia Looking On

TheDiplomat - Mon, 13/10/2025 - 14:17
Commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Workers’ Party of Korea, North Korea showcased its newest ICBM.

Three Reckonings the Gaza Deal Will Force

Foreign Policy - Mon, 13/10/2025 - 13:43
After the war ends, Israelis face tough questions about relations with their leaders, the Palestinians, and the United States.

Dushanbe Hosts Putin and Leaders of Commonwealth of Independent States

TheDiplomat - Mon, 13/10/2025 - 13:23
The October 8-10 summit was largely seen as a test of Russia's eroding influence in Central Asia and the Caucasus.

Brazil’s Invisible Communities Deserve to Be Counted

Foreign Policy - Mon, 13/10/2025 - 13:00
Data discrimination leaves millions of people dangerously vulnerable.

Trump Erases Women From Foreign Policy

Foreign Policy - Mon, 13/10/2025 - 13:00
The White House has overturned the decades-old bipartisan policy consensus that female empowerment serves U.S. interests.

Why Indonesia Should Not Buy an Aircraft Carrier, At Least For Now

TheDiplomat - Mon, 13/10/2025 - 10:03
The proposed acquisition of the decommissioned Italian aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi is out of step with the country's main defense priorities.

India Upgrades Ties With Taliban Regime

TheDiplomat - Mon, 13/10/2025 - 07:43
New Delhi has announced the reopening of its embassy in Kabul and a slew of new projects in Afghanistan.

From Four Pillars to Five: Vietnam Reshapes Its Collective Leadership Model

TheDiplomat - Mon, 13/10/2025 - 06:38
With the elevation of the standing member of the Secretariat, the Communist Party of Vietnam is restructuring its top leadership while keeping collective rule intact.

Myanmar Invites ASEAN to Send Election Observers to Year-end Polls

TheDiplomat - Mon, 13/10/2025 - 06:21
The contentious polls are scheduled to be held in several phases beginning on December 28.

From Ambition to Action: Rajnath Singh’s Visit Deepens Australia-India Ties

TheDiplomat - Mon, 13/10/2025 - 05:52
The Indian defense minister’s visit to Canberra underscores that New Delhi is committed to building ties with its Indo-Pacific partners.

Sri Lanka and the NPP’s First Year in Government

TheDiplomat - Sun, 12/10/2025 - 20:52
The fight against corruption is a strong point for the NPP government. Economic relief remains a struggle.

Japan’s Iron Lady: A Prime Minister for the Trump Era?

TheDiplomat - Fri, 10/10/2025 - 18:36
Takaichi inherits a precarious LDP minority government. Her relationship with Trump may prove decisive.

Who Is Noor Wali Mehsud, the TTP Chief Allegedly Targeted in Kabul Strikes?

TheDiplomat - Fri, 10/10/2025 - 18:28
Who is the militant said to have been killed by a Pakistani strike? And how would his death impact the TTP?

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