Diplomacy & Crisis News

A broken system continues to push disposable plastic into one of the world’s most fragile mountain ecosystems.

Two of the countries best positioned to contribute to the G7’s expanded agenda remain outside the group’s permanent membership.

The reorientation – and restriction – of the city's once-vibrant civil society continues.

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
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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For China, planetary defense is about building its international image and strengthening national security. However, the same factors also constrain China's global contribution.

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.

At its heart, this movement is demanding accountability, not upheaval.

Band together or struggle alone in a disordered world.

Economic decay and America’s strategic opening.

The fighting between Iran and the United States is set to have “immediate and long-term effects” on Southeast Asia and its people, the ministers said.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government has largely remained silent about the recent online "hate campaign" targeting Rohingya refugees.

Both nations have accused the other for instigating the incident at Second Thomas Shoal, which has overshadowed this week's ASEAN meetings in Manila.

An important first step, with much work still ahead.

Japan now needs to formulate its response.

But without “gold standard” constraints, the pact could allow Riyadh to eventually develop a warhead.

According to the WHO, the epidemic is “outpacing” response efforts.

The protests aren’t likely to turn into mass mobilization, but they are politically significant.

The clock is ticking for global oil markets, and Iran has the time.

The future of India-Japan security cooperation lies in shipyards – and maybe with the Mogami-class frigate.