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What a Stray Dog’s Murder Tells Us About Chinese Civil Society

TheDiplomat - Fri, 24/07/2026 - 19:20
Wang Wang has appeared on billboards around the world – visible proof that China’s censorship does have limits.

NATO-IP4 Relations Remain Stronger Than the Last Two Summits Suggest

TheDiplomat - Fri, 24/07/2026 - 15:34
Yes, the Indo-Pacific leaders were absent for the second year in a row. But that’s not because of a lack of interest in the partnership.

The Power Behind Japan’s Takaichi Government

TheDiplomat - Fri, 24/07/2026 - 15:01
Nippon Ishin has, through its alliance with Takaichi, exerted an influence on the Japanese government that far exceeds its parliamentary strength.

The Rise of North Korea’s Nuclear-Armed Navy

TheDiplomat - Fri, 24/07/2026 - 14:26
North Korea has modified its hierarchy of defense priorities by elevating the importance of the KPAN.

Born in Jails, Popularized by Gandhi, Hunger Strikes Can Hit Authorities Hard. Conditions Apply.

TheDiplomat - Fri, 24/07/2026 - 10:42
Sonam Wangchuk has ended his 26-day hunger strike supporting the Cockroach Janta Party’s demand for the education minister’s resignation. What did it achieve?

Jakarta, the Sinking Metropolis Where Millions Still Struggle to Access Piped Water

TheDiplomat - Fri, 24/07/2026 - 07:55
Excessive groundwater extraction by households and industry is one of the primary reasons for the city's subsidence.

Myanmar’s Readmission to ASEAN Summits Still ‘Far Off,’ Special Envoy Says

TheDiplomat - Fri, 24/07/2026 - 07:20
Ma. Theresa Lazaro said that the bloc wants to see more progress on the implementation of the Five-Point Consensus for resolving the country's conflict.

Iran and the New Rules of Global Power

Foreign Affairs - Fri, 24/07/2026 - 06:00
The making and unmaking of American dominance.

America Still Has the Upper Hand Over China

Foreign Affairs - Fri, 24/07/2026 - 06:00
Washington can win if it works with allies.

Malaysia Orders UN Agency to Pause Registration of New Refugees

TheDiplomat - Fri, 24/07/2026 - 01:50
With the creation of a new refugee agency in January, the country has asserted its control over the processing of asylum-seekers.

Nine Years in Limbo: Why Rohingya Repatriation Remains Stalled

TheDiplomat - Thu, 23/07/2026 - 20:04
An analysis of the political, legal, security, and geopolitical dimensions of the Rohingya crisis.

As the World Courts Beijing, Namibia Shows How Africa Can Sharpen Its China Strategy

TheDiplomat - Thu, 23/07/2026 - 19:37
A recent state visit offers lessons for African governments on how to translate high-level diplomacy into industrial partnerships, value addition, and development outcomes.

Squabble Deepens Between People Power Party’s Current and Former Leaders

TheDiplomat - Thu, 23/07/2026 - 19:15
Whether Han Dong-hoon and Jang Dong-hyuk mend ties will determine the future of South Korea’s main conservative party.

Ladakh Cannot Afford a Plastic Future

TheDiplomat - Thu, 23/07/2026 - 18:13
A broken system continues to push disposable plastic into one of the world’s most fragile mountain ecosystems.

The G7’s Indo-Pacific Gap and Trump’s 2027 Opportunity

TheDiplomat - Thu, 23/07/2026 - 17:59
Two of the countries best positioned to contribute to the G7’s expanded agenda remain outside the group’s permanent membership.

Hong Kong’s National Security Law Comes for the Bookstores

TheDiplomat - Thu, 23/07/2026 - 17:50
The reorientation – and restriction – of the city's once-vibrant civil society continues.

Rhyu Si-min, Once Lee Jae-myung’s Champion, Turns on the President He Helped Elect

TheDiplomat - Thu, 23/07/2026 - 16:32
The liberal commentator’s escalating attacks on President Lee have opened a rare split inside South Korea's ruling Democratic Party.

MISSION REPORT following the mission to South Africa from 25 to 27 May 2026 - PE790.921v01-00

MISSION REPORT following the mission to South Africa from 25 to 27 May 2026
Committee on Foreign Affairs

Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Why China Is Investing in Planetary Defense 

TheDiplomat - Thu, 23/07/2026 - 15:43
For China, planetary defense is about building its international image and strengthening national security. However, the same factors also constrain China's global contribution.

Nepali PM Balendra Shah’s Image as a Change Agent is at Risk

TheDiplomat - Thu, 23/07/2026 - 15:42
Shah has shown less concern for the health and wellbeing of the poor, and is preoccupied with appearing as a ruthless executor of public plans.

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