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Bangladesh’s Election Is Critical to the Future of Press Freedom and Democracy

TheDiplomat - Fri, 06/02/2026 - 15:21
A free press forms the foundation of all robust, democratic systems and serves as a critical bulwark against rising authoritarianism.

How American Technology Helps China Persecute Its Christians

TheDiplomat - Fri, 06/02/2026 - 15:07
Technologies evolved from U.S. hardware and software are used to surveil and arrest China’s people, especially minorities and those with religious beliefs.

Le combat des marchands de journaux

Le Monde Diplomatique - Fri, 06/02/2026 - 15:06
Avant de se matérialiser par d'immenses fermes de serveurs, la diffusion de l'information reposait sur une constellation de marchands de journaux. Malgré des conditions de travail souvent éreintantes et le déclin des publications imprimées, les kiosquiers, libraires, maisons de la presse, (…) / , ,

How Past Choices Made Sumatra Flood-prone

TheDiplomat - Fri, 06/02/2026 - 14:46
Decades of damaging forest governance decisions degraded landscapes, turning heavy rain into catastrophe.

Understanding Trump’s Latest Tariff Threat Against South Korea

TheDiplomat - Fri, 06/02/2026 - 14:40
Looking for a hidden motive misses the point: Trump is extremely direct about expressing his displeasure. 

Fake Mental Hospitals Highlight China’s Elder Care Challenge

TheDiplomat - Fri, 06/02/2026 - 14:14
A scandal in which scores of seniors were sucked into an insurance scam shows how the current system is failing vulnerable people.

What Is Greenland’s Role in China’s Arctic Strategy?

TheDiplomat - Fri, 06/02/2026 - 13:51
Trump’s obsession with Greenland could actually create the result he is so afraid of: increasing China's Arctic presence.

India’s Defense Budget Jumps 15 Percent

TheDiplomat - Fri, 06/02/2026 - 12:11
Defense officials say that the inflated spending reflects a new focus on military modernization triggered by Operation Sindoor.

Things to Watch in Bangladesh’s Upcoming Election

TheDiplomat - Fri, 06/02/2026 - 11:42
Violence remains one of the most serious concerns in the run-up to and during the polls.

Plebiscite or Refounding? The Constitutional Limits of the Referendum in Bangladesh

TheDiplomat - Fri, 06/02/2026 - 11:18
By passing this referendum, Bangladesh is likely to set another precedent for disregarding the Constitution in times of crisis.

The Plastic Pollution Crisis

TheDiplomat - Fri, 06/02/2026 - 07:53
The evidence is now overwhelming, current levels of plastic production and consumption are unsustainable.

Thailand Prepares to Vote in High-stakes General Election

TheDiplomat - Fri, 06/02/2026 - 06:24
No party is expected to win the 251-seat majority needed to rule alone.

The Real Risks of the Saudi-UAE Feud

Foreign Affairs - Fri, 06/02/2026 - 06:00
Regional rivalry will raise tensions far beyond the Gulf.

US Government Removes Embargo on Arms Sales to Cambodia

TheDiplomat - Fri, 06/02/2026 - 01:15
The Department of Commerce's ruling is the latest sign of the positive momentum in relations between Phnom Penh and Washington.

Documentaire | La vente secrète des juifs de Roumanie

Courrier des Balkans - Thu, 05/02/2026 - 23:59

Le documentaire La vente secrète des juifs de Roumanie du réalisateur Pierre Goetschel sera projeté dans le cadre du Luchon Festival.
Le 5 février 2026 à 16 heures.
Renseignements : https://luchon-festival.com

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Indonesia’s $80 Billion Wake-Up Call

TheDiplomat - Thu, 05/02/2026 - 22:51
The country's recent stock crash was a clear warning that the world will no longer invest in a market dominated by a handful of powerful families.

Changer le régime ou le vassaliser

Le Monde Diplomatique - Thu, 05/02/2026 - 17:26
Que les États-Unis renversent un gouvernement étranger n'est pas chose nouvelle. Mais tous les coups de force américains n'obéissent pas au même modèle. Le « regime change » néoconservateur, pratiqué dans les années Bush, ne semble pas avoir les faveurs de l'actuel locataire de la Maison (…) / , , ,

In Kyrgyzstan, US Special Envoy Gor Brushes Aside Visa Restrictions, Promotes Business

TheDiplomat - Thu, 05/02/2026 - 16:40
U.S. policy toward Central Asia has narrowed to the economic realm.

DRAFT OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on Establishing Horizon Europe, the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, for the period 2028-2034 laying down its rules for participation and...

DRAFT OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on Establishing Horizon Europe, the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, for the period 2028-2034 laying down its rules for participation and dissemination, and repealing Regulation (EU) 2021/695
Committee on Security and Defence
Costas Mavrides

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