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A Welsh Reporter on Myanmar’s Frontlines

TheDiplomat - Thu, 28/05/2026 - 06:48
Lorcan Lovett speaks about the plight facing Rohingya refugees and the current state of the country's civil war.

The Coming Crisis of NATO Deterrence

Foreign Affairs - Thu, 28/05/2026 - 06:00
Nuclear guarantees cannot replace U.S. forces in Europe.

Trump’s Least Bad Option in Iran

Foreign Affairs - Thu, 28/05/2026 - 06:00
The logic behind a limited deal.

The Strategic Corridor Turning Singapore Into China’s Indispensable Partner

TheDiplomat - Thu, 28/05/2026 - 05:56
The New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor is emerging as a strategic supply line for Beijing – and Singapore helped design it.

ICC Announces November 30 as Start Date for Trial of Former Philippine President

TheDiplomat - Thu, 28/05/2026 - 03:09
Rodrigo Duterte faces three counts of crimes against humanity involving the murders of at least ⁠76 people during violent anti-drug crackdowns.

Is 2026 the Year Thailand’s Economy Bounces Back?

TheDiplomat - Thu, 28/05/2026 - 02:47
The country's export-dependent economy has been hit hard by geopolitical turmoil, trade tensions, and the chronic instability of Thai politics.

Singaporean Foreign Minister Winds Up Working Visit to North Korea

TheDiplomat - Thu, 28/05/2026 - 02:38
The visit, which coincided with the 50th anniversary of relations between the two countries, came as part of a tour that also included stops in China and South Korea.

Can the U.S. End Nigeria’s Insurgency?

Foreign Policy - Thu, 28/05/2026 - 00:30
Despite recent successful strikes, experts doubt the campaign’s long-term success.

Trump Accuses Iran of Stalling Peace Talks

Foreign Policy - Wed, 27/05/2026 - 22:24
At the same time, the White House is optimistic that a deal to end the war is in reach.

Trump Is Making NATO Stronger, Lithuania’s Foreign Minister Says

Foreign Policy - Wed, 27/05/2026 - 22:16
He also said NATO allies should “take their part” in the Iran war.

Rubio’s Visit Won’t Assuage India

Foreign Policy - Wed, 27/05/2026 - 21:08
Repairing Trump’s damage to bilateral ties will require more than a charm offensive.

China Needs North Korea on Its Side

Foreign Policy - Wed, 27/05/2026 - 20:07
A Xi visit to Pyongyang is likely soon, after a seven-year gap.

A Textbook Debate: Why Russian Historians Told Kyrgyz Historians to Ditch the Term ‘Colonialism’

TheDiplomat - Wed, 27/05/2026 - 19:25
If legitimacy is tied to history, then exactly how that history is interpreted matters beyond conference rooms packed with historians. 

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