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Le Monde Diplomatique - Tue, 04/08/2026 - 13:21
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The Architecture of Israel’s Genocide in Gaza

Foreign Policy - Tue, 04/08/2026 - 12:00
A new book describes the destruction of Palestinian life street by street.

As World Bank Retreats From Climate Targets, India’s Most Vulnerable Could Pay the Price

TheDiplomat - Tue, 04/08/2026 - 11:06
Most climate finance goes where it is easiest to lend. Embankments, water systems, shade, and shelters that save lives and livelihoods in villages struggle to find funding.

Malaysia’s DAP to Hold Vote on Whether to Remain in Anwar’s ‘Unity’ Government

TheDiplomat - Tue, 04/08/2026 - 06:47
The announcement follows the Pakatan Harapan coalition's bruising defeat in the Negeri Sembilan state election on Saturday.

The New Forever Wars

Foreign Affairs - Tue, 04/08/2026 - 06:00
How America gets stuck in its allies’ fights.

The War China Might Choose

Foreign Affairs - Tue, 04/08/2026 - 06:00
A new Taiwan option.

Donald Trump’s Tariff Re-Do in Southeast Asia

TheDiplomat - Tue, 04/08/2026 - 05:06
The capricious treatment of partners and allies threatens to do long-term damage to Washington's standing in the region.

Myanmar’s Detained Leader Aung San Suu Kyi Meets Red Cross Official

TheDiplomat - Tue, 04/08/2026 - 03:07
The move is intended to weaken ASEAN's determination to hold Myanmar to the Five-Point Consensus and widen the divisions between the bloc's member states.

What Philippine President Marcos Said About China in His State of the Nation Address

TheDiplomat - Tue, 04/08/2026 - 02:41
His rhetoric was familiar, but carried additional weight in light of recent clashes between Chinese and Philippine vessels in the South China Sea.

Iran in Port Sudan? The Next Threat to Asian Markets

TheDiplomat - Mon, 03/08/2026 - 23:49
The Red Sea corridor Asian trade depends on has another volatile shore, and almost nobody is watching it.

Iran Denies Peace Talks After the United States Cancels Military Strikes

Foreign Policy - Mon, 03/08/2026 - 23:22
Trump’s “imminent” deal remains elusive.

A Patchwork Approach to AI Regulation Is Best—for Now

Foreign Policy - Mon, 03/08/2026 - 23:10
Many want a global treaty to govern AI risk. California and New York may already be writing it.

China’s Quiet Bet on Methanol Is Paying Off

Foreign Policy - Mon, 03/08/2026 - 22:59
An abandoned project reveals why industrial policy must preserve technological options.

Japan’s 2026 Defense White Paper Warns of China’s Expanding Military Reach in the Pacific

TheDiplomat - Mon, 03/08/2026 - 19:18
This year’s white paper places particular emphasis on Beijing’s growing ability to project military power beyond the First Island Chain.

It’s Time for the East Asia Summit to Tackle Nuclear Proliferation

TheDiplomat - Mon, 03/08/2026 - 18:54
As more countries consider acquiring nuclear weapons, the EAS should take the lead in addressing the growing challenges of proliferation. 

Xi’s Shanghai Tour Offers No Relief for the Housing Crisis

TheDiplomat - Mon, 03/08/2026 - 17:59
Aside from making sympathetic noises about living standards, Xi offered no new wisdom or solutions.

L'univers enchanté des coupe-files

Le Monde Diplomatique - Mon, 03/08/2026 - 17:39
Les coupe-files se sont généralisés dans presque tous les grands parcs de loisirs. De Disneyland au Puy du Fou, chacun doit mesurer combien il est prêt à dépenser pour économiser quelques minutes. Une journée au parc obéissait autrefois à une règle éthique : premier arrivé, premier servi, la (…) / , , ,

Why India’s Cockroach Movement Might Not Collapse Like the Others

TheDiplomat - Mon, 03/08/2026 - 17:25
The Cockroach Janta Party reflects every hallmark of modern decentralized leadership theories, but is set to leave a lasting imprint on Indian politics.

A Saudi-Emirati Thaw Can Help Contain Iran

Foreign Policy - Mon, 03/08/2026 - 16:04
The Gulf needs a joint front on deterrence, engagement, and freedom of navigation.

Xi Jinping’s AI Vision

TheDiplomat - Mon, 03/08/2026 - 15:01
Xi’s speech addressed the attendees at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference, but his real audience was the international community, and of course the United States.

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