Diplomacy & Crisis News

It is hard to see what Cambodia's former leader gained by openly violating the regional norm against mutual non-interference.

While the situation has improved under President Marcos, Irene Khan identified numerous areas of concern.

Ultimately, everyone in Tuvalu may end up seeking such a visa.

While many Central Asian migrants have been coerced or pressured into fighting for Russia in Ukraine, a number of Kazakh citizens have taken up arms voluntarily.

Technology-facilitated gender-based violence is driving women out of leadership positions and public advocacy.

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.

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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.

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.

“This is the first time since each country went nuclear that we’ve seen so much force used in so many places.”

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.

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 (...) / Allemagne, Audiovisuel, Médias - 2025/07

Lee Jae-myung has nominated 17 out of 19 ministers – and one of them was part of the Cabinet of his impeached predecessor.

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.

The party’s first-ever seats in the Tokyo legislature come amid scrutiny over its leader’s remarks on gender and overall communication strategy.

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.

As government gridlock drags on, Taiwan’s civil society is reinventing national defense.

Russia is increasingly approaching Afghanistan as yet another Central Asian state – including gradually opening access to its labor migration system.

The U.S. attack on Iran changed the parameters for China-Iran relations.

The U.S. president has not only disregarded Indian sensitivities with his recent comments on mediation but is also cozying up to Pakistan.