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The U.S. Is Withdrawing Some Troops From Eastern Europe

Foreign Policy - Wed, 29/10/2025 - 20:44
Top congressional Republicans expressed concern over the lack of consultation.

Milei’s Midterm Miracle

Foreign Policy - Wed, 29/10/2025 - 19:06
Did Argentine voters endorse their president’s economic overhaul—or cow to Trump’s threats?

The Trump-Xi Summits, Then and Now: Trade, Taiwan, and Russia 

TheDiplomat - Wed, 29/10/2025 - 16:43
Six years after their last meeting, the agenda looks the same – but the needle has moved on each of the three top issues.

Wargaming China’s Dominance in Rare Earths and Critical Minerals 

TheDiplomat - Wed, 29/10/2025 - 16:28
Insights from Finley Grimble.

Why Putin’s Energy Weapon Failed

Foreign Policy - Wed, 29/10/2025 - 16:26
New measures from the United States and European Union confirm why Russian energy exports were always a double-edged sword.

L'OTAN, de l'Atlantique à l'Oural

Le Monde Diplomatique - Wed, 29/10/2025 - 16:20
M. Vladimir Poutine accuse les Occidentaux d'avoir trahi leur promesse de ne pas étendre l'Alliance atlantique à l'est — une thèse que ces derniers contestent. Trente ans après la réunification allemande, les archives déclassifiées révèlent l'offensive diplomatique menée par Washington face à une Russie (...) / , , , , , - 2025/11

The Remaking of the Indian Army Since Operation Sindoor

TheDiplomat - Wed, 29/10/2025 - 16:03
India has been rapidly restructuring its military, taking advantage of the fact that it is still technically on a war footing.

China’s Development Strategy in the 15th Five-Year Plan Era

TheDiplomat - Wed, 29/10/2025 - 15:30
The goals of the 15th Five-Year Plan reflect significant shifts compared to its predecessor.

Takaichi’s Ambitious Economic and Security Agenda for Japan

TheDiplomat - Wed, 29/10/2025 - 15:21
In her first policy speech, Japan’s new prime minister made big promises that hinge on big spending.

« Faut vous bouger, les gars ! »

Le Monde Diplomatique - Wed, 29/10/2025 - 15:17
Le 30 septembre dernier, le ministre de la défense américain — désormais rebaptisé ministre de la guerre — a prêché devant plusieurs centaines d'officiers supérieurs l'urgence d'une révolution culturelle contre le présumé laxisme régnant dans les rangs : diversité, obésité, manque d'entraînement. Un défilé (...) / , , , , - 2025/11

China’s Private Sector: Unseen and Unsung

TheDiplomat - Wed, 29/10/2025 - 14:49
Private enterprises power China's economy, but received no attention in the latest plenum communique.

India’s Farm Policies Behind Bad Air, Unhealthy Diet, Water Crisis

TheDiplomat - Wed, 29/10/2025 - 14:46
Law and policy measures that prioritize sustainable agriculture are needed to address India’s environmental challenges.

South Korea and US Presidents Talk Tariffs, Nuclear Subs at Summit

TheDiplomat - Wed, 29/10/2025 - 14:09
On the sidelines of the APEC Summit in Gyeongju, Presidents Lee Jae-myung and Donald Trump met again, two months after their first summit at the White House.

French Shipyard Proposes Partnering With India’s Mazagon Dock to Build Subs for Export

TheDiplomat - Wed, 29/10/2025 - 13:47
They pledged to cooperate in ‘joint export of submarines to a mutually friendly country,’ but have not named the client country so far.

Trump, Xi Attacks on Rights a Challenge for APEC Summit

TheDiplomat - Wed, 29/10/2025 - 13:40
At a summit dominated by two leaders who have demonstrated utter hostility to the international system, human rights law, and democratic principles, how should rights-respecting, democratic countries respond?

Trump’s Meeting With Xi Must Deliver Wins, Not Photo Ops

TheDiplomat - Wed, 29/10/2025 - 13:15
The question is not whether Trump can strike a deal, but what he is willing to surrender to claim one.

Russia Aims to Freeze Ukraine Into Submission

Foreign Policy - Wed, 29/10/2025 - 11:00
Moscow is targeting Ukraine’s natural gas supply, right with winter just around the corner.

ASEAN’s Mixed Feelings About U.S.-China Detente

Foreign Policy - Wed, 29/10/2025 - 06:00
What if China ends up with a better deal than Southeast Asia?

The Military-Narrational Complex

Foreign Affairs - Wed, 29/10/2025 - 05:00
What stories do in an age of conflict.

Structure Trumps Agency in the U.S.-China Relationship

Foreign Affairs - Wed, 29/10/2025 - 05:00
Why the competition is here to stay.

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