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The OpenAI Hack Shows the Genie Is Out of the Bottle

Foreign Policy - Thu, 30/07/2026 - 06:13
Attempts at control are futile. Policy should now turn to defense.

Yes, Europe Is a Middle Power, Too

Foreign Policy - Thu, 30/07/2026 - 06:01
The Iran war has underscored the need for a change in state psychology.

The Next Phase of China’s Minority Crackdown

Foreign Affairs - Thu, 30/07/2026 - 06:00
Forced assimilation is now the law.

The New Old Middle East

Foreign Affairs - Thu, 30/07/2026 - 06:00
Wars of sound and fury.

Anti-Government Protests Resurge in North Africa

Foreign Policy - Wed, 29/07/2026 - 23:15
Amid extreme heat, demonstrators are protesting power cuts—and the governments behind them.

U.S.-Saudi Strikes Add a New Front to the Iran War

Foreign Policy - Wed, 29/07/2026 - 22:47
Iraqi militias backed by Tehran are the latest targets in the ever-expanding conflict.

How to End the Iran War

Foreign Policy - Wed, 29/07/2026 - 22:28
Trump needs to learn the diplomatic art of losing well.

Does Modi Have a Cockroach Problem?

Foreign Policy - Wed, 29/07/2026 - 19:54
India’s youth-led protest movement led to a rare instance of the government giving in.

How the US Can Counter China’s Emerging Tech Trap

TheDiplomat - Wed, 29/07/2026 - 18:27
Welcome to the world of AI diplomacy.

Why China’s Internet Is Talking About ‘Korean Women’

TheDiplomat - Wed, 29/07/2026 - 17:23
The term Hannü is not really about Korean women at all. It’s a stand-in for sentiments Chinese women long to express.

Australia Must Rethink Leadership in the Trump Era – Starting With Climate

TheDiplomat - Wed, 29/07/2026 - 16:37
“Climate disruption is the most significant strategic threat Australia faces,” writes a former Australian Defense Force chief. ”This is a moment for clear-eyed reckoning.”

The Paradox of Self-Reliance

Foreign Policy - Wed, 29/07/2026 - 16:35
Building an independent defense industry does not mean going it alone.

China Moves to Lock in a New Edge on Taiwan Before the Next Trump-Xi Summit

TheDiplomat - Wed, 29/07/2026 - 16:19
The China Coast Guard has apparently established a regular presence in the waters east of Taiwan, asserting Beijing’s jurisdictional claim.

Coming to Terms With Middle-Power Populism

Foreign Policy - Wed, 29/07/2026 - 15:53
How to build a world order with leaders who prefer Trump to Carney.

From Hanoi to Manila: Japan’s Updated ‘Free and Open Indo-Pacific’ Takes Shape

TheDiplomat - Wed, 29/07/2026 - 14:25
Tokyo's Manila diplomacy linked ASEAN security cooperation to a wider Indo-Pacific network stretching to the Pacific Islands.

Who is Responsible for the June 20 Police Brutalities in New Delhi?

TheDiplomat - Wed, 29/07/2026 - 14:21
Delhi Police and the Rapid Action Force, which unleashed the violence on student protesters, fall under the direct jurisdiction of Home Minister Amit Shah.

The Wildberries Theory of Russian Defeat

Foreign Policy - Wed, 29/07/2026 - 13:13
After oil refineries and cargo ships, Ukraine is now taking out Russian e-commerce.

Tokayev Urges Russia to ‘Freeze’ Ukraine Conflict While Embracing ‘Allied Relationship’

TheDiplomat - Wed, 29/07/2026 - 11:48
Tokayev's call for peace talks came alongside remarks on Kazakhstan's enduring strategic cooperation and alliance with Russia.

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