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Russian Without Russians: The Politics of Language in Uzbekistan

TheDiplomat - Mon, 30/06/2025 - 18:27
A new generation is questioning the privileged place of the Russian language in public education and everyday life – while still grappling with its utility, legacy, and political weight.

The Brief – When Europe’s village tiffs are brought to Brussels

Euractiv.com - Mon, 30/06/2025 - 18:26
Until Europe’s leaders learn to leave their local feuds at the door, Brussels will not be able to deliver results at the pace the current world demands.
Categories: European Union

Comment le marketing a façonné la contraception

Le Monde Diplomatique - Mon, 30/06/2025 - 18:24
Depuis le 1er janvier 2023, l'assurance-maladie rembourse les préservatifs de certaines marques à 100 % pour les moins de 26 ans, une mesure étendue en mars 2025 à des produits sans latex. L'adoption tardive de cette mesure s'explique par des représentations forgées à la fin du XIXe siècle qui ont (...) / , , - 2025/07

The Transnational Origins of Taiwan’s Semiconductor Industry

TheDiplomat - Mon, 30/06/2025 - 18:24
Donald Trump’s self-proclaimed “victory” in his chip war against Taipei is premised on a fundamental misunderstanding of how we got to where we are.

Anatomy of an Insurgency: Balochistan’s Crisis and Pakistan’s Failures

TheDiplomat - Mon, 30/06/2025 - 18:19
Recent escalations demonstrate both the insurgents’ growing operational capabilities and the Pakistani state’s persistent reliance on heavy-handed military responses that continue to alienate Baloch society.

Michael Kugelman Revisits the India-Pakistan Crisis

TheDiplomat - Mon, 30/06/2025 - 18:08
“This is the first time since each country went nuclear that we’ve seen so much force used in so many places.”

EU, Ukraine strike long-term food trade deal with strings attached

Euractiv.com - Mon, 30/06/2025 - 17:07
The deal includes safeguard clauses allowing trade restrictions if EU markets – or even individual member states – face disruptions.
Categories: European Union

EU citizens overwhelmingly behind climate action, poll suggests

Euractiv.com - Mon, 30/06/2025 - 16:30
The European Commission framed the data as a “powerful” mandate just days before publishing its 2040 climate goal proposal.
Categories: European Union

Mongolia’s Strategic Turn Toward Central Asia

TheDiplomat - Mon, 30/06/2025 - 16:22
Since 2023, Mongolia has been actively deepening its political relations with Central Asian countries – not just as a strategic pivot, but also as a form of cultural and historical reconnection.

Faire l'opinion allemande

Le Monde Diplomatique - Mon, 30/06/2025 - 16:07
Avec une structure décentralisée, une télévision publique qui domine les ondes et une réticence historique vis-à-vis de la personnalisation, les médias allemands détonnent dans le paysage européen. Mais la polarisation politique bouscule une routine journalistique qui reflétait jusque-là le consensus (...) / , , - 2025/07

South Korean President Nominates Prime Minister and Ministers

TheDiplomat - Mon, 30/06/2025 - 15:56
Lee Jae-myung has nominated 17 out of 19 ministers – and one of them was part of the Cabinet of his impeached predecessor.

After No-Confidence Vote, Tasmania Headed to the Polls July 19

TheDiplomat - Mon, 30/06/2025 - 15:50
The roots of the latest round of turbulence in Tasmania’s politics lie in mismanagement: of a critical infrastructure project and a cultural point of pride with significant financial implications.

Japan’s Democratic Party for the People Mixes Momentum and Backlash

TheDiplomat - Mon, 30/06/2025 - 15:40
The party’s first-ever seats in the Tokyo legislature come amid scrutiny over its leader’s remarks on gender and overall communication strategy.

Cyprus invites Turkey’s Erdogan to summit despite long rift over 1974 invasion

Euractiv.com - Mon, 30/06/2025 - 15:31
"You can't change geography – Turkey will always be a neighbour state to the Republic of Cyprus," the Cypriot president said.
Categories: European Union

No Safe Return: The Case Against Deporting Afghan Refugees

TheDiplomat - Mon, 30/06/2025 - 15:11
Beneath the official narratives of “stability” and “return,” lies a brutal truth: Afghanistan remains a deeply unsafe country and any forced return of refugees constitutes a clear violation of international law and basic human rights.

What the Go-Bag Craze Reveals About Taiwan’s War Readiness

TheDiplomat - Mon, 30/06/2025 - 15:06
As government gridlock drags on, Taiwan’s civil society is reinventing national defense.

Au Tchad, les élus veulent réconcilier après plusieurs tueries

France24 / Afrique - Mon, 30/06/2025 - 15:01
Au sud du Tchad, les violences entre agriculteurs et éleveurs se sont multipliées ces dernières semaines. Ces affrontements entre communautés existent depuis longtemps mais ont pris un tournant plus grave depuis le massacre de 42 civils dans le village de Mandakao en mai. Les autorités tchadiennes, étatiques et traditionnelles, s’activent pour tenter de calmer les esprits et éviter de nouveaux massacres. Reportage d'Harold Girard.
Categories: Afrique

Open call for journalists

Courrier des Balkans - Mon, 30/06/2025 - 14:56

Journalists currently working in or publishing stories covering EU member countries and EU aspiring countries !
Apply for the programme that offers : grants of €1,400 for the production of their investigative stories (The grant lasts a minimum of three and a maximum of six months) mentoring support from BIRN editors/mentors in producing stories
https://birn.eu.com/.../birn-invites-journalists-to.../
The first deadline : June 30, 2025
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Categories: Balkans Occidentaux

Russia’s Expanding Relations with Taliban-Ruled Afghanistan

TheDiplomat - Mon, 30/06/2025 - 14:13
Russia is increasingly approaching Afghanistan as yet another Central Asian state – including gradually opening access to its labor migration system.

China’s Bet on Iran: What Now?

TheDiplomat - Mon, 30/06/2025 - 14:04
The U.S. attack on Iran changed the parameters for China-Iran relations.

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