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The Hormuz Minefield

Foreign Affairs - Fri, 13/03/2026 - 05:00
In the strait, Iran holds the advantage—and America has no good options.

The New Khamenei

Foreign Affairs - Fri, 13/03/2026 - 05:00
How America and Israel solved Iran’s succession problem.

Strategic Stakes Rise for Bangladesh as Iran Targets Gulf Neighbors

TheDiplomat - Fri, 13/03/2026 - 04:24
There are practical ways in which Bangladesh could contribute to the security and stability of the Gulf without becoming directly involved in military confrontation.

Indonesia and Australia to Expand Security Cooperation to Include Japan, Papua New Guinea

TheDiplomat - Fri, 13/03/2026 - 00:56
The announcement follows the signing of a major security agreement between Jakarta and Canberra last month.

How the New Gulf War Is Impacting Mongolia

TheDiplomat - Thu, 12/03/2026 - 21:13
Countries like Mongolia, despite being distant from the conflict, are already feelings its impact on their economic activities, not to mention how the war disrupts future possibilities. 

Deterring China: The Growing Japan–Philippines Security Partnership

TheDiplomat - Thu, 12/03/2026 - 18:35
The growing partnership between Japan and the Philippines is not an actual alliance – but it could affect the balance of power in the South China Sea.

Ce que l'IA inflige au journalisme

Le Monde Diplomatique - Thu, 12/03/2026 - 18:17
Il suffit de mettre en parallèle l'efficacité des robots conversationnels et la médiocrité de l'information produite par la plupart des médias pour goûter une amère ironie : volontairement asservi à la pression du clic et de l'instantané, le journalisme s'est lui-même rendu automatisable. Face à (…) / , , , ,

China’s High-Tech Narrative Cannot Solve Its Deflation Problem

TheDiplomat - Thu, 12/03/2026 - 18:17
For all the emphasis on developing advanced technologies, China’s present growth model still depends far more on low-cost manufactured exports.

South Korea’s Conservative Party Tanks Amid Warring Factions’ Fight for Legitimacy

TheDiplomat - Thu, 12/03/2026 - 18:03
The PPP ruined its local elections prospects by purging Han Dong-hoon, its former leader.

How China’s AI-Powered Robots Could Reshape the Global Order

TheDiplomat - Thu, 12/03/2026 - 17:29
China is moving from AI in the cloud to “embodied intelligence” with physical, real-world applications.

L'art de durer en politique

Le Monde Diplomatique - Thu, 12/03/2026 - 17:27
Comment un parlementaire « de gauche », engagé dans le combat contre la haine raciste, a-t-il pu rallier Vichy et servir avec zèle le maréchal ? Moins atypique qu'il n'y paraît, le cas de Paul Marchandeau (1882-1968) éclaire le rôle des ambitions personnelles, des connivences notabiliaires et (…) / , , ,

India’s Supreme Court Grants Bail to Veteran Kashmiri Separatist Shabir Ahmed Shah

TheDiplomat - Thu, 12/03/2026 - 16:39
The justices cited prolonged pre-trial detention exceeding six years, procedural irregularities in the trial process, and the slow pace of witness examination.

The Iran Crisis Is Fueling South Korea’s Drive for Nuclear Energy 

TheDiplomat - Thu, 12/03/2026 - 15:38
Amid the Middle East conflict, South Korea is determined to find new pathways to strengthen localized, “autonomous” energy solutions by targeting civil nuclear and renewable energy. 

India Is Not the 4th Biggest Economy in the World. But Does That Really Matter?

TheDiplomat - Thu, 12/03/2026 - 15:25
The nationalist narrative that dominated public discourse over the past year had been overstating the scale of India’s economic progress. Of particular concern is uneven and inequitable growth.

The American Narrative About a Revisionist China Is Upside-Down

TheDiplomat - Thu, 12/03/2026 - 15:05
The United States has become the dangerous revisionist power it long warned us that China would be. 

Regional Crises Are Dealing a Heavy Blow to Afghanistan’s Fragile Economy

TheDiplomat - Thu, 12/03/2026 - 14:34
For a country whose economy remains deeply dependent on regional trade routes, migration, and external assistance, instability on multiple fronts can quickly translate into economic crisis. 

The Iran War Is Now Impacting AUKUS

TheDiplomat - Thu, 12/03/2026 - 14:20
HMS Anson’s abrupt departure from Australia shows the limits of Britain’s stretched fleet. That will have major implications for AUKUS.

Beijing Is Legalizing the Assimilation of Tibetans and Other Ethnic Minorities

TheDiplomat - Thu, 12/03/2026 - 13:53
China is amending its laws to weaken ethnic identities, including Tibetan language and culture. 

Moving Up, Locked In: The Hidden Costs of ASEAN’s Semiconductor Push

TheDiplomat - Thu, 12/03/2026 - 13:35
As the region moves up the chip value chain – toward AI development, advanced logic, and high-bandwidth memory – U.S. regulatory pressures increase.

NATO and the IP4: Potential and Limitations

TheDiplomat - Thu, 12/03/2026 - 12:12
The growing attention to NATO’s Indo-Pacific partners reflects both strategic necessity and political uncertainty.

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