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India’s High-Stakes Gamble in the SCO 

TheDiplomat - Wed, 22/07/2026 - 16:51
In an era of diminishing multilateralism, can the SCO actually bring results?

Why a Tibetan Protester Set Himself on Fire Outside the United Nations

TheDiplomat - Wed, 22/07/2026 - 15:05
Loga Rangzen’s self-immolation was intended to force Tibet back onto the international agenda. Instead, it exposed the challenges Tibetans face amid China's growing global influence.

Keep an Eye on China’s AI Governance Offensive

TheDiplomat - Wed, 22/07/2026 - 13:43
Beijing’s intensifying efforts to shape international norms on AI are aimed at catching up on the technology and exporting China’s illiberal values.

Indian Army’s Integrated Battle Groups Are Crystallizing ‘Cold Start’ Doctrine

TheDiplomat - Wed, 22/07/2026 - 07:16
Given the uncertainty in the region's escalation ladder, IBGs may be the answer if the need for a quick ground retort were to arise.

China Pitches Its AI Leadership to the World

Foreign Policy - Wed, 22/07/2026 - 07:00
A new organization includes five Southeast Asian members.

When China Gets Its Own Mythos

Foreign Affairs - Wed, 22/07/2026 - 06:00
Preparing for an AI cyber crisis.

The Iran Cease-Fire Was Doomed to Fail

Foreign Affairs - Wed, 22/07/2026 - 06:00
Why transactionalism won’t deliver peace in the Middle East.

Trump’s China Threats Don’t Match His China Policy

Foreign Policy - Wed, 22/07/2026 - 00:16
The president’s allegations about election interference are the latest case in point.

Why a Hunger Strike Is Rallying India’s Youth

Foreign Policy - Wed, 22/07/2026 - 00:09
Sonam Wangchuk’s fast in solidarity with Cockroach movement protests joins a long tradition.

The Oil Market Is Much More Vulnerable Than Trump Believes

Foreign Policy - Tue, 21/07/2026 - 23:45
Depleted reserves and changed circumstances make price spikes more likely this time around.

Who Is Trump’s Next Tariff Target?

Foreign Policy - Tue, 21/07/2026 - 23:04
Trump’s latest protectionist measures will likely exacerbate trade tensions and reignite legal battles.

Israel’s Weapons Makers Have a Marketing Problem

Foreign Policy - Tue, 21/07/2026 - 21:10
An arms show in Paris shows how global backlash is forcing the country’s booming defense industry to adapt.

Amnesty: Deadly Pakistan Air Strikes on Kabul Drug Rehab Center a Possible War Crime

TheDiplomat - Tue, 21/07/2026 - 20:47
The human rights organization’s new report found “no evidence of Pakistan’s claims” that the site hit on March 16 was a military target.

The Iran Expert Trump Fired

Foreign Policy - Tue, 21/07/2026 - 20:04
Nate Swanson on the U.S. president’s unique top-down style—and his fondness for lobbying.

America Can’t Win the AI Race Behind Closed Doors

TheDiplomat - Tue, 21/07/2026 - 19:17
With China’s latest launch of frontier model Kimi K3, the U.S. must also focus on open source AI.

The Aspen Security Forum Is the Land Time Forgot

Foreign Policy - Tue, 21/07/2026 - 19:10
This year’s conference could have been held in 2003, 2008, or 2011.

The Limits – and Dangers – of the China-Russia Partnership

TheDiplomat - Tue, 21/07/2026 - 19:00
Insights from Mathieu Boulègue. 

Security Issues Are Overshadowing Kashmir’s Worsening Climate Crisis

TheDiplomat - Tue, 21/07/2026 - 18:45
Kashmir's mountains are going to keep getting hotter whether anyone notices or not.

Beyond a ‘Non-Red’ Supply Chain, Taiwan Should Export a Drone Ecosystem

TheDiplomat - Tue, 21/07/2026 - 18:15
To build a real “drone shield,” Taiwan cannot merely export hardware or components.

There’s a Fix for Israel’s Image Crisis

Foreign Policy - Tue, 21/07/2026 - 18:12
A reluctant opposition needs a radically new pathway on Palestine.

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