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How Southeast Asia Became the Scam Capital of the World

TheDiplomat - Thu, 27/11/2025 - 16:34
How did the online scam industry take root in Southeast Asia, and how did it grow to such massive proportions?

How Israel’s Embassy Lost China

TheDiplomat - Thu, 27/11/2025 - 16:28
The tenure of Israel’s outgoing ambassador was marked by a lack of effort to engage with Chinese thought leaders or combat rising antisemitism – until it was too late. 

The Paradox of Europe’s Trumpian Right

Foreign Affairs - Thu, 27/11/2025 - 06:00
How America’s weaponization of ideology could backfire.

Balochistan Enacts New Law to Criminalize Child Marriage

TheDiplomat - Thu, 27/11/2025 - 05:07
The legislation sets 18 as the legal age for marriage for both males and females, but effective implementation will require significant reforms.

Singapore Orders Tech Firms to Prevent Spoofing of Government Agencies

TheDiplomat - Thu, 27/11/2025 - 04:06
The Singapore Police Force says that it has detected an increase in the impersonation of agency names and the "gov.sg" SMS sender ID on major messaging platforms.

Donald Trump Should Stick to His Guns on Venezuela

Foreign Policy - Thu, 27/11/2025 - 02:04
The U.S. president was right to resist regime change before, and he should do so again now.

Why Vietnam Is Elevating Foreign Affairs to a ‘Core, Frequent’ Mission

TheDiplomat - Thu, 27/11/2025 - 01:43
The Communist Party's upcoming 14th National Congress is set to mark an important change in the country's approach to foreign policy.

Myanmar Junta Amnesties More Than 3,000 Political Prisoners in Advance of Election

TheDiplomat - Thu, 27/11/2025 - 01:33
The pardons are designed to ensure maximum support for the upcoming election, which has been widely criticized as a sham process designed to support military rule.

Can Chinese Authoritarianism Stay Smart?

Foreign Policy - Thu, 27/11/2025 - 00:38
Beijing’s continued economic growth depends on a fragile balance of control and freedom.

Top U.S. Military Officials Meet With Caribbean Leaders

Foreign Policy - Wed, 26/11/2025 - 23:22
The meetings come as the Trump administration weighs next steps in its pressure campaign against Venezuela.

Senior U.S. Military Officials Visit the Caribbean

Foreign Policy - Wed, 26/11/2025 - 23:22
The meetings come as the Trump administration weighs next steps in its pressure campaign against Venezuela.

House Republicans Slam Witkoff Over Handling of Russia-Ukraine Talks

Foreign Policy - Wed, 26/11/2025 - 22:51
Republican opposition to the Trump administration’s chaotic approach to Russia-Ukraine negotiations is growing.

Ethiopia-Eritrea Tensions Trigger Fears of a Fresh Regional Conflict

Foreign Policy - Wed, 26/11/2025 - 22:30
Addis Ababa’s quest for Red Sea access has led to a wave of hostile rhetoric.

The Yellow Line in Gaza Is Supposed to Be Temporary. Israel Is Digging in.

Foreign Policy - Wed, 26/11/2025 - 22:08
Unless Hamas disarms, Israeli troops are unlikely to withdraw further.

Trump’s Dizzying Ukraine Diplomacy

Foreign Policy - Wed, 26/11/2025 - 22:04
The U.S. president is optimistic about a peace deal, but major obstacles remain.

Will Pope Leo Stand Up to Christian Nationalism?

Foreign Policy - Wed, 26/11/2025 - 22:00
A clash of visions on human dignity and divine purpose.

FP’s 2025 Holiday Gift Guide

Foreign Policy - Wed, 26/11/2025 - 20:40
Treats and treasures from around the world.

What Is ‘the West’?

Foreign Policy - Wed, 26/11/2025 - 20:20
The idea of a cohesive West is fading, but a new book finds that the concept endures.

The TV Show That Divided Taiwan

Foreign Policy - Wed, 26/11/2025 - 20:00
Even imagining a potential Chinese invasion of the island has become a political act.

Iran Can’t Run Away From Tehran’s Disasters

Foreign Policy - Wed, 26/11/2025 - 19:56
Moving the capital is an old idea and a perennial nonstarter.

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