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Was Guinea-Bissau’s Coup a Sham?

Foreign Policy - Wed, 03/12/2025 - 22:12
Major African politicians are claiming that Africa’s latest putsch was staged.

Is the Economic Crisis in Laos Coming to an End?

TheDiplomat - Wed, 03/12/2025 - 21:20
The kip has stabilized and inflation is dropping, but the issue of the government's heavy external debt remains unresolved.

Kazakhstan’s Orda.kz Raided, Editor Placed Under House Arrest

TheDiplomat - Wed, 03/12/2025 - 20:30
Pressure has allegedly been mounting for months on the popular outlet.

Are Uzbekistan’s Peacebuilding Efforts Sustainable in Central Asia? 

TheDiplomat - Wed, 03/12/2025 - 18:49
The underlying challenges to lasting peace along Central Asia’s borders lie in the fundamentally top-down structure of regional diplomacy. 

Les États-Unis chez eux en Équateur ?

Le Monde Diplomatique - Wed, 03/12/2025 - 18:31
Congédiés par le président Rafael Correa (2007-2017), les États-Unis reprennent progressivement pied en Équateur, avec l'assentiment de Quito. Sous prétexte de lutter contre le crime organisé, ils consolident ainsi leur présence militaire en Amérique latine et dans le Pacifique. Sanctuaire (…) / , , ,

Ukraine Can Only Rely on Itself

Foreign Policy - Wed, 03/12/2025 - 15:58
In any peace deal with Russia, security guarantees from outsiders won't guarantee much.

Netanyahu Is Still Following the Same Failed Gaza Strategy

Foreign Policy - Wed, 03/12/2025 - 15:46
Two years of war have brought tactical changes and immense suffering, but the political status quo endures.

The Outlook for China-US Strategic Competition in 2026

TheDiplomat - Wed, 03/12/2025 - 15:41
Insights from Sarah M. Beran.

Lee Jae-myung’s Latest Policy Signals to North Korea

TheDiplomat - Wed, 03/12/2025 - 15:21
Lee has downgraded “denuclearization” as a goal. Will it be enough to attract interest from Pyongyang?

Nokundi Bombing: A Threat to Pakistan’s Economic and Strategic Future

TheDiplomat - Wed, 03/12/2025 - 15:07
The attack targeted foreign nationals working on mining projects in Balochistan’s mineral-rich Chagai district.

As Cyclone Ditwah Recedes, Sri Lanka Confronts the Failures That Made a Disaster Inevitable

TheDiplomat - Wed, 03/12/2025 - 15:03
The total economic losses incurred are estimated to be around $6-$7 billion. This is more than the country’s foreign reserves.

A Return to Nuclear Testing Looks Inevitable. Here’s How to Manage It.

TheDiplomat - Wed, 03/12/2025 - 14:54
A limited test ban would set important guardrails to manage escalation among nuclear weapons states, particularly the U.S., Russia, and China.

Totalitarianism in China: Resurrected and Rejuvenated by Reform 

TheDiplomat - Wed, 03/12/2025 - 14:37
Amid the political and economic changes of the early 2000s, it seemed unthinkable that China would revert back to Mao-era repression. But's that's exactly what happened.

One Year After Martial Law Debacle, South Korea’s New President Vows to Complete ‘Light Revolution’

TheDiplomat - Wed, 03/12/2025 - 14:11
In a special address, Lee Jae-myung expressed gratitude toward the citizens for their defense of Korean democracy.

Beyond Security Screening: What the National Guard Shooting Reveals About Afghan Resettlement

TheDiplomat - Wed, 03/12/2025 - 14:11
This incident is a reminder that individual acts of violence cannot be understood, or prevented, through security measures alone.

What Is the Filibuster Good For?

Foreign Policy - Wed, 03/12/2025 - 06:01
A term originally used to describe pirates is now synonymous with U.S. congressional dysfunction.

The India Trump Made

Foreign Affairs - Wed, 03/12/2025 - 06:00
How American bullying is shaping Indian foreign policy.

Foreign Aid With Chinese Characteristics

Foreign Affairs - Wed, 03/12/2025 - 06:00
Where Beijing is—and isn’t—seeking influence.

Corruption Allegations and Family Drama Hound Philippine President Marcos

TheDiplomat - Wed, 03/12/2025 - 00:03
Despite the corruption allegations against him, Marcos has so far survived the crisis, but his presidency has been weakened.

Republicans Criticize Hegseth for Deadly Caribbean Double Strike

Foreign Policy - Tue, 02/12/2025 - 23:50
Bipartisan lawmakers are demanding congressional probes into the defense secretary’s handling of a deadly boat strike.

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