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The Gulf’s Wartime Unity Is Unraveling

Foreign Policy - Tue, 07/04/2026 - 15:13
Some states want escalation; others are pushing for restraint.

Welcome to Cryptostan: Kyrgyzstan and the Emerging Crypto Corridor

TheDiplomat - Tue, 07/04/2026 - 15:03
Kyrgyzstan has become a de facto “crypto corridor” linking sanctioned Russian flows with trade in Central Asia and supply chains from China.

Whose Water Powers the Cloud? Data Centers and the Right to Water in Johor

TheDiplomat - Tue, 07/04/2026 - 14:58
When Singapore restricted data center growth to protect its own resources, the environmental cost shifted to Johor in neighboring Malaysia.

Will the BJP Gain a Foothold in Key Indian States in Upcoming Assembly Elections?

TheDiplomat - Tue, 07/04/2026 - 14:29
A largely Hindi-belt party, the BJP is looking to break into the strongholds of regional parties in West Bengal, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

The EU is Forging a ‘Hedging Alliance’ With Indo-Pacific Middle Powers

TheDiplomat - Tue, 07/04/2026 - 14:04
By integrating defense industries and geoeconomic statecraft, Europe and its Indo-Pacific partners are jointly building risk-diversifying mechanisms to navigate the U.S.-China-Russia great power competition.

Luzern will im Innenhof eines Wohnquartiers einen legalen Crack-Konsum-Platz eröffnen. Kann das gutgehen?

NZZ.ch - Tue, 07/04/2026 - 12:12
Zwischen 700 und 1000 Süchtige rauchen in Luzern Crack. Der offene Drogenkonsum mindert das Sicherheitsgefühl und trübt die Postkartenidylle. Jetzt wagt die Stadt ein Experiment.

Trump’s New Cyber Strategy Is Catnip for Beijing

Foreign Policy - Tue, 07/04/2026 - 12:00
Washington thinks offensive cyber power will restore deterrence. It’s mistaken.

Southeast Asia’s Coming Food Crisis

Foreign Policy - Tue, 07/04/2026 - 07:00
Myanmar will be hit worst.

What the Deaths of Indonesia’s Peacekeepers Mean for Its Foreign Policy

TheDiplomat - Tue, 07/04/2026 - 06:52
The deaths and injuries serve as a stark reminder of the risks of Jakarta becoming more closely involved in a volatile region.

Vietnam Communist Party Chief To Lam Appointed as State President

TheDiplomat - Tue, 07/04/2026 - 06:26
The decision marks a break with the collective decision-making model that has prevailed for most of the country's recent history.

America Has Lost the Arab World

Foreign Affairs - Tue, 07/04/2026 - 06:00
Wars in Gaza, Iran, and elsewhere have sunk Washington’s reputation—maybe for good.

A Flawed Formula for Peace in Ukraine

Foreign Affairs - Tue, 07/04/2026 - 06:00
Trump can’t end a war with a real estate transaction.

America and China Can Make AI Safer

Foreign Affairs - Tue, 07/04/2026 - 06:00
Cooperation is necessary—and possible.

Deutschland will Hunderttausende Syrer nach Hause schicken – weshalb bleibt es in der Schweiz bisher nur bei Einzelfällen?

NZZ.ch - Tue, 07/04/2026 - 05:30
Der Druck auf syrische Asylsuchende, wieder in ihre Heimat zurückzukehren, wird in den kommenden Monaten auch in der Schweiz steigen. Gleichzeitig behält das Staatssekretariat für Migration wegen des Iran-Krieges die Lage in der Golfregion im Auge.

Rights Groups File Genocide Complaint Against Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing

TheDiplomat - Tue, 07/04/2026 - 03:12
The complaint was accepted by the Attorney General's Office just days after the general was "elected" president by the military-dominated parliament.

Iran, U.S. Reject Cease-Fire Proposals

Foreign Policy - Mon, 06/04/2026 - 22:56
Trump has given Tehran 24 hours to agree to a peace deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz or else face massive strikes.

Beijing’s Foreign Influence Tactics, Hidden in Plain Sight 

TheDiplomat - Mon, 06/04/2026 - 20:24
New reports document the scope and sophistication of the CCP's influence operations.

Seven Eritrean players fail to return home after international match

BBC Africa - Mon, 06/04/2026 - 19:31
Several footballers have absconded in the past leaving behind what rights groups call a repressive government.

Why Cheng Li-wun’s Visit to China Matters

TheDiplomat - Mon, 06/04/2026 - 18:37
Cheng Li-wun’s visit signals that Beijing is still seeking to influence Taiwan’s political trajectory through selective engagement with the opposition KMT.

Pakistan’s Search for Diplomatic Relevance Amid the Iran War

TheDiplomat - Mon, 06/04/2026 - 17:08
Is Pakistan’s mediation effort a diplomatic breakthrough or an act of geopolitical opportunism?

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