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A Welsh Reporter on Myanmar’s Frontlines

TheDiplomat - Thu, 28/05/2026 - 06:48
Lorcan Lovett speaks about the plight facing Rohingya refugees and the current state of the country's civil war.

The Coming Crisis of NATO Deterrence

Foreign Affairs - Thu, 28/05/2026 - 06:00
Nuclear guarantees cannot replace U.S. forces in Europe.

Trump’s Least Bad Option in Iran

Foreign Affairs - Thu, 28/05/2026 - 06:00
The logic behind a limited deal.

The Strategic Corridor Turning Singapore Into China’s Indispensable Partner

TheDiplomat - Thu, 28/05/2026 - 05:56
The New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor is emerging as a strategic supply line for Beijing – and Singapore helped design it.

ICC Announces November 30 as Start Date for Trial of Former Philippine President

TheDiplomat - Thu, 28/05/2026 - 03:09
Rodrigo Duterte faces three counts of crimes against humanity involving the murders of at least ⁠76 people during violent anti-drug crackdowns.

Is 2026 the Year Thailand’s Economy Bounces Back?

TheDiplomat - Thu, 28/05/2026 - 02:47
The country's export-dependent economy has been hit hard by geopolitical turmoil, trade tensions, and the chronic instability of Thai politics.

Singaporean Foreign Minister Winds Up Working Visit to North Korea

TheDiplomat - Thu, 28/05/2026 - 02:38
The visit, which coincided with the 50th anniversary of relations between the two countries, came as part of a tour that also included stops in China and South Korea.

Can the U.S. End Nigeria’s Insurgency?

Foreign Policy - Thu, 28/05/2026 - 00:30
Despite recent successful strikes, experts doubt the campaign’s long-term success.

Trump Accuses Iran of Stalling Peace Talks

Foreign Policy - Wed, 27/05/2026 - 22:24
At the same time, the White House is optimistic that a deal to end the war is in reach.

Trump Is Making NATO Stronger, Lithuania’s Foreign Minister Says

Foreign Policy - Wed, 27/05/2026 - 22:16
He also said NATO allies should “take their part” in the Iran war.

Rubio’s Visit Won’t Assuage India

Foreign Policy - Wed, 27/05/2026 - 21:08
Repairing Trump’s damage to bilateral ties will require more than a charm offensive.

China Needs North Korea on Its Side

Foreign Policy - Wed, 27/05/2026 - 20:07
A Xi visit to Pyongyang is likely soon, after a seven-year gap.

A Textbook Debate: Why Russian Historians Told Kyrgyz Historians to Ditch the Term ‘Colonialism’

TheDiplomat - Wed, 27/05/2026 - 19:25
If legitimacy is tied to history, then exactly how that history is interpreted matters beyond conference rooms packed with historians. 

Understanding Cambodia’s Scam Economy, with Jacob Sims

TheDiplomat - Wed, 27/05/2026 - 19:08
The scam economy is an industrialized system that merges cyber fraud with human trafficking and money laundering, all thriving under political protection.

Where Does Bangladesh’s Once Dominant Awami League Stand Today?

TheDiplomat - Wed, 27/05/2026 - 18:31
The former ruling party, once a mainstay of Bangladeshi politics, has largely disappeared from public political life. But its leaders remain defiant.

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