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Could Trump’s Deals in the Middle East  Secure US Influence Against China? 

TheDiplomat - Fri, 23/05/2025 - 15:15
The agreements signed during Trump’s tour satisfy the Gulf’s strategic interests in ways China cannot. But will the reality live up to the hype?

Campaigning With a Bulletproof Vest: Political Violence and Polarization in South Korea

TheDiplomat - Fri, 23/05/2025 - 14:52
After surviving a stabbing and appearing on a coup arrest list, South Korea’s presidential frontrunner now campaigns behind bulletproof glass – exposing deeper political polarization and growing threats to democratic stability.

The Future of Decentralized Energy in Pakistan

TheDiplomat - Fri, 23/05/2025 - 14:28
Pakistan’s off-grid solar boom holds immense promise. But without strategic guidance and integrated policy, it risks reinforcing inequality instead of resolving it.

After Protests Force a Shake-up, Who Would Become Mongolia’s Next Prime Minister?

TheDiplomat - Fri, 23/05/2025 - 14:09
Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene is expected to resign early next week amid public outrage over a lavish lifestyle. Who will succeed him?

The Time Is Right for Myanmar Dialogue, Malaysia’s Anwar Says

TheDiplomat - Fri, 23/05/2025 - 07:10
Ahead of next week's ASEAN Summit, the Malaysian leader has hailed the “remarkable progress" in efforts to end the country's civil war.

Thai Court Orders Former PM Yingluck Shinawatra to Pay Rice Scheme Damages

TheDiplomat - Fri, 23/05/2025 - 06:54
The ruling appears to mark a further fracturing of the political pact between the Shinawatras and conservative political establishment.

The Dollar May Be Down, but It’s Still on Top

Foreign Affairs - Fri, 23/05/2025 - 06:00
Why America’s currency can survive Trump’s wrecking ball.

The Next War Between India and Pakistan

Foreign Affairs - Fri, 23/05/2025 - 06:00
Why New Delhi’s failure to deter Islamabad will fuel future violence.

The Rumored Chinese Submarine Transfer from Thailand to Cambodia Is Unfounded

TheDiplomat - Fri, 23/05/2025 - 04:42
In recent weeks, Bangkok's troubled submarine acquisition plans have been subject to an explosive rumor.

How Vietnam’s Communist Party Manipulates History for Political Gain

TheDiplomat - Fri, 23/05/2025 - 04:33
Hanoi's myth of reconciliation strengthens its political control while allowing it to reap the economic benefits of engagement with overseas Vietnamese communities.

Netanyahu Is Backed Into a Corner on Gaza

Foreign Policy - Fri, 23/05/2025 - 00:34
The Israeli leader is facing growing pressure, even from Trump, over his prosecution of the Gaza war.

Could Iranian Nukes Be a Business Opportunity for the U.S.?

Foreign Policy - Thu, 22/05/2025 - 23:36
The Iranian foreign minister dangles U.S. investment in reactors as a win-win.

Trump, Netanyahu Condemn Killing of Israeli Embassy Staffers in D.C.

Foreign Policy - Thu, 22/05/2025 - 22:49
Incidents of antisemitism have skyrocketed since the Israel-Hamas war broke out in October 2023.

China’s Yuan Ambitions Are an Uphill Struggle

Foreign Policy - Thu, 22/05/2025 - 22:48
New Latin American lending raises more questions than answers.

Building Bridges With English: Mongolia’s Strategic Language Investment

TheDiplomat - Thu, 22/05/2025 - 22:40
The new Center of Excellence for English is expanding Mongolia's commitment to its second official language.

China Is Gearing up for a Post-War Ukraine

TheDiplomat - Thu, 22/05/2025 - 22:26
China is quietly laying the groundwork for its involvement in Ukraine after a possible ceasefire or peace deal.

The Rise of AI Manufacturing in China and South Korea

TheDiplomat - Thu, 22/05/2025 - 22:04
AI-driven strategies in China and South Korea reinforce East Asia’s manufacturing dominance, challenging Western and Global South reshoring ambitions.

Balance commerciale israélo-turque

Le Monde Diplomatique - Thu, 22/05/2025 - 19:57
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How India Alienated Bangladesh

Foreign Policy - Thu, 22/05/2025 - 19:35
Due to strategic myopia, New Delhi faces a potential crisis on another border.

Loin du front, Moscou poursuit sa métamorphose

Le Monde Diplomatique - Thu, 22/05/2025 - 18:37
L'explosion des dépenses militaires en Russie n'a pas ralenti la multiplication des grands chantiers qui rythment la vie quotidienne dans la capitale depuis quelques années. La modernisation de la mégalopole ultra connectée se poursuit, avec le renfort indispensable d'une main d'œuvre immigrée (...) / , , , - 2025/05

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