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Will Darwin Port Remain Under Chinese Control?

TheDiplomat - Mon, 09/02/2026 - 15:50
Australia’s prime minister pledged to reclaim operational control of the port. That still hasn’t happened, but the time might be drawing near.

What Will Happen to North Korean POWs in Ukraine?

TheDiplomat - Mon, 09/02/2026 - 15:28
The South Korean government has repeatedly conveyed its willingness to accept the soldiers as its citizens after the war.

Who Killed the Liberal International Order?

Foreign Policy - Mon, 09/02/2026 - 15:21
A contested idea has seen many alleged deaths.

India-EU Trade is Set to Grow. Its Environmental Costs May Grow Faster.

TheDiplomat - Mon, 09/02/2026 - 15:04
The India-EU Free Trade Agreement is expected to expand exports and employment. But many of the sectors set to benefit are also among India’s most polluting.

Starlink Launches in Tajikistan

TheDiplomat - Mon, 09/02/2026 - 14:40
The satellite internet service's arrival offers hope for connectivity in mountainous regions, but pricing and state control remain concerns.

Japan After the Landslide: Takaichi’s Supermajority and the Trump Challenge

TheDiplomat - Mon, 09/02/2026 - 14:13
Takaichi has the largest majority of any Japanese PM since World War II. Now she must decide how to tackle Japan’s difficult strategic environment.

Journalistes de RFI assassinés au Mali : la justice réclame la déclassification de documents

France24 / France - Mon, 09/02/2026 - 14:08
Plus de douze ans après l’assassinat de Ghislaine Dupont et Claude Verlon au Mali, le juge d’instruction antiterroriste a réclamé la déclassification de nouveaux documents secret défense, à la suite d’une demande des parties civiles.

Winds of Change: Can Taiwan’s Offshore Wind Deliver Fair Work Too?

TheDiplomat - Mon, 09/02/2026 - 14:04
Workers report debt-linked recruitment. Companies, financiers, and Taiwan’s government face a test of remedy.

Le résistant Marc Bloch entrera au Panthéon le 23 juin

France24 / France - Mon, 09/02/2026 - 12:00
La date de l'entrée au Panthéon de Marc Bloch au Panthéon est désormais connue. Elle aura lieu le 23 juin prochain, a annoncé dimanche l'entourage d'Emmanuel Macron. Le chef de l'État avait annoncé en novembre dernier la panthéonisation de cet historien, résistant et intellectuel engagé exécuté par la Gestapo, lors des 80 ans de la libération de Strasbourg.

Guillaume Tabard : « Une si longue indulgence pour Jack Lang, le dernier nabab du mitterrandisme »

Le Figaro / Politique - Mon, 09/02/2026 - 09:43
CONTRE-POINT - Le socialiste Lang avait une conception très monarchique de son rôle. « La Culture, c’est moi. » Mais le pire est qu’il n’était pas seul à le penser.

The Geopolitics of India’s Foreign Assistance for 2026-27

TheDiplomat - Mon, 09/02/2026 - 09:17
In a region that increasingly benchmarks everything against China’s tempo, India’s aid will only buy influence when it also buys confidence.

Beijing’s Growth Model Is Still Broken

Foreign Affairs - Mon, 09/02/2026 - 06:00
And it’s hurting China and the rest of the world.

Europe Needs an Army

Foreign Affairs - Mon, 09/02/2026 - 06:00
Only collective defense can protect the continent.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami’s Election Doublespeak

TheDiplomat - Mon, 09/02/2026 - 05:44
The party’s constitution explicitly supports the implementation of Sharia. In their election speeches, leaders are singing a different tune.

Why Bangladesh’s Referendum is a Gamble

TheDiplomat - Mon, 09/02/2026 - 05:09
If actors with different visions for Bangladesh cooperate in crafting the rules of the game, the outcome may not sustain a stable system of governance.

Cambodia’s Image Problem

TheDiplomat - Mon, 09/02/2026 - 04:28
Onscreen and in real life, Southeast Asia takes the heat for a global wave of cybercrime.

India and the US Inch Closer to a Trade Agreement

TheDiplomat - Mon, 09/02/2026 - 03:40
For the short-term benefit of sealing a trade deal with an unreliable Trump, is New Delhi harming its own long-term security interests?

Conservative Bhumjaithai Party Wins Decisive Victory in Thai General Election

TheDiplomat - Mon, 09/02/2026 - 03:05
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is set to be returned to office after the expected progressive "orange wave" failed to materialize.

What Does It Means to be ‘Pro-China’ in the Philippines?

TheDiplomat - Sun, 08/02/2026 - 21:52
China’s influence and activities are set to animate the political debates in the run-up to the next presidential election in 2028.

"Les mots qui tuent" : la face cachée des violences conjugales

France24 / France - Sun, 08/02/2026 - 21:05
Ce soir, nous explorons un crime invisible : le suicide forcé. Des violences conjugales sans coups ni traces, mais aux conséquences mortelles. En France, 906 femmes en ont été victimes l’an dernier. Un angle mort des violences faites aux femmes, reconnu par la loi depuis 2020. Avec notre invitée Michelle Fines, autrice de "Les mots qui tuent. Autopsie du suicide forcé" (2026).

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