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Russian Help Would Make North Korea’s Missile-test Flurry Worse News

TheDiplomat - Thu, 29/10/2026 - 14:09
Many security analysts have attributed North Korean missile progress to the closer relationship between North Korea and Russia.

Asian Cybersecurity in the Age of AI and Quantum Computing

TheDiplomat - Thu, 29/10/2026 - 13:30
AI has changed – perhaps forever – the tone and tenor of discussions at Singapore International Cyber Week, and probably all cyber forums of equal scale.

Promises and Perils of Nepal’s India Pivot

TheDiplomat - Thu, 29/10/2026 - 10:11
Kathmandu should avoid making sweeping claims that constraints in India-Nepal ties have disappeared or that the anti-India nationalism in Nepal has run its course.

Delhi’s De-Hyphenation Policy is Taking Shape in the South Caucasus

TheDiplomat - Thu, 29/10/2026 - 09:52
Azerbaijan backed Pakistan during the May 2025 military clashes. Foreign Minister Jaishankar’s recent visit to Baku is part of an effort at rapprochement.

Don’t Go Backward on China Policy

Foreign Affairs - Thu, 29/10/2026 - 09:00
The folly of a hawkish restoration.

Only the Gulf Can End the Iran War

Foreign Affairs - Thu, 29/10/2026 - 09:00
The Arab monarchies must help Washington and Tehran save face.

Evolving Scope of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor

TheDiplomat - Thu, 29/10/2026 - 05:21
The two countries have launched the China-Pakistan Information Corridor to counter ‘misleading narratives,’ expand cultural exchanges, and strengthen think tank cooperation.

Europe Was Never Meant to Be a ‘Regulatory Superpower’

Foreign Policy - Thu, 29/10/2026 - 05:01
The EU has a far more potent tool in its arsenal: trade.

Hegseth Seeks to Reassure Southeast Asia of US Security Commitment to the Region

TheDiplomat - Thu, 29/10/2026 - 02:04
Speaking at the ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting in Cebu, the U.S. secretary of war pledged to "defend our interests and the interests of our allies and partners.”

Singapore, Indonesia Ready to Address Bilateral Issues Including Haze, Minister Says

TheDiplomat - Thu, 29/10/2026 - 00:02
For several weeks tension between the two neighbors has been growing over a range of issues including transboundary haze and energy supplies.

Bangladesh Measles Outbreak Is a ‘Warning Sign’

Foreign Policy - Wed, 28/10/2026 - 23:22
A new expert report raises alarm about the country’s vaccination crisis.

Flávio Bolsonaro Becomes a Florida Man

Foreign Policy - Wed, 28/10/2026 - 22:35
Just like his father, the far-right senator fled Brazil following his presidential election loss.

The Impact of the Philippine Supreme Court’s Recent Landmark Rulings

TheDiplomat - Wed, 28/10/2026 - 20:58
Two important rulings on political dynasties and the budget system could have significant implications for the Marcos administration.

In Deadlocked Israeli Election, Netanyahu Has Upper Hand

Foreign Policy - Wed, 28/10/2026 - 20:20
Main opposition parties fail to muster majority.

Has Russia’s Influence in Africa Peaked?

Foreign Policy - Wed, 28/10/2026 - 20:08
Moscow’s role across the continent has become increasingly controversial.

Ukrainians Have a Long-Shot Plan to Boot Russia from the U.N.

Foreign Policy - Wed, 28/10/2026 - 19:29
An expert team argues that the Soviet succession was improperly decided.

Pakistan’s Artificial Intelligence Warfare

TheDiplomat - Wed, 28/10/2026 - 19:19
Faced with multipronged challenges, the country has gradually incorporated AI into its security strategy.

Tokayev Proposes Dipping Into National Fund to Turn Kazakhstan into a ‘Big Construction Site’

TheDiplomat - Wed, 28/10/2026 - 18:00
In his annual state of the nation address, Tokayev laid out an ambitious spending spree focused on infrastructure and investment. 

Lula’s Election Win in Brazil Is a Relief for China 

TheDiplomat - Wed, 28/10/2026 - 16:52
Lula’s victory secures the most important destination for Chinese foreign direct investment in the Western Hemisphere and ends a winning streak for Trump-supported candidates. 

The Evolution of Taiwan’s Military

TheDiplomat - Wed, 28/10/2026 - 16:25
Insights from Eric Setzekorn.

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