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Kloop Trial Underway in Kyrgyzstan: Witnesses, Experts Can’t Find ‘Calls for Mass Unrest’

TheDiplomat - Wed, 10/09/2025 - 17:33
The case appears to rely on video materials published by an outlet the defendants didn’t work for, which prosecution experts have testified don’t contain direct calls for mass unrest.

Brazil and Mexico Chart Different Courses Amid China-US Tensions

TheDiplomat - Wed, 10/09/2025 - 17:17
Facing tariff threats from Trump, Brazil’s and Mexico’s responses diverged sharply – a split rooted in their respective relationships with the U.S. and China.

While Xi Watched a Military Parade in Beijing, Pope Leo XIV Held a Reception on the Catholic Church in China

TheDiplomat - Wed, 10/09/2025 - 16:47
The meeting confirmed the new pope will follow the late Pope Francis’ approach to China. What does that mean for Taiwan?

President Lee’s Reshuffle of the South Korean Military

TheDiplomat - Wed, 10/09/2025 - 16:09
Given South Korea’s bitter experience with military dictators – and last year’s declaration of martial law – the appointment of senior generals is a matter of great importance.

Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal’s Legitimacy Under a Cloud

TheDiplomat - Wed, 10/09/2025 - 15:55
Due legal process and international involvement will ensure credibility of Bangladesh’s contested judicial platform.

China’s Rare Earth Dominance and Germany’s Defense Industry

TheDiplomat - Wed, 10/09/2025 - 15:33
Insights from Jakob Kullik. 

India and Israel’s Investment Treaty Marks a Quiet Step Toward IMEC

TheDiplomat - Wed, 10/09/2025 - 15:12
The Israel-India treaty, while bilateral, may be read as a step toward keeping the IMEC concept alive, even as its political underpinnings remain uncertain.

South Korea Considers Setting up a Special Tribunal for Insurrection

TheDiplomat - Wed, 10/09/2025 - 15:07
Both legal and political hurdles remain.

How Taiwan Is Trying to Defend Its Democracy From Mis- and Disinformation

TheDiplomat - Wed, 10/09/2025 - 14:40
Taiwan’s efforts to combat mis- and disinformation involve a whole-of-society approach, including legal change, civil society, and education.

Pakistan’s Anti-terrorism Efforts Complicated by Political Differences

TheDiplomat - Wed, 10/09/2025 - 14:27
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government’s prioritization of dialogue with the TTP is at odds with the federal government’s focus on military operations.

Sri Lanka’s SCO No-show: The Price of Absence

TheDiplomat - Wed, 10/09/2025 - 12:50
Even after a week, the government has not offered a single, clear explanation for its leaders’ absence.

How to Avoid Another Syrian Civil War

Foreign Affairs - Wed, 10/09/2025 - 06:00
Start with embracing federalism.

A Better Way for Europe to Guarantee Ukraine’s Security

Foreign Affairs - Wed, 10/09/2025 - 06:00
How European forces—and NATO resources—can make Ukraine stronger.

India-US Rift Boosts the Gulf’s Oil Leverage

TheDiplomat - Tue, 09/09/2025 - 20:55
The spat over India’s imports of Russian oil will echo in global markets – and Gulf producers are looking to benefit.

Toxic Allies: The Complicated Story of the Pakistan-US Relationship

TheDiplomat - Tue, 09/09/2025 - 18:25
Touqir Hussain, Husain Haqqani, and Michael Kugelman discuss the different phases of Pakistan's relationship with the U.S., including the current revival.

With FM Visit, Germany and India Advance Their Strategic Partnership

TheDiplomat - Tue, 09/09/2025 - 16:37
Germany is pivoting toward India, seeking to secure its interests and ensure a reliable ally in the Indo-Pacific region.

Tracking Conflict in the Asia-Pacific: September 2025 Update

TheDiplomat - Tue, 09/09/2025 - 16:18
In August, the Myanmar navy increasingly relied on air support to fight resistance forces, and Indonesia’s anti-government demonstrations turned deadly.

Despite Political Headwinds, India and US Continue Military Cooperation

TheDiplomat - Tue, 09/09/2025 - 16:10
Military-to-military engagements that advance both capacity building and capability enhancement between India and the United States are quietly continuing.

A Moment of Reckoning for the Future of India’s National Power

TheDiplomat - Tue, 09/09/2025 - 15:30
Nothing that comes out of the current hyper-churn in international affairs is going to be automatically either a boon or a bane for India.

The Coming Electricity Crisis

Foreign Affairs - Tue, 09/09/2025 - 15:29
What America must do to meet surging demand.

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