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In a Single Day, 3 Democracies Pushed Back Against Chinese Transnational Repression

TheDiplomat - Fri, 08/05/2026 - 17:35
That three liberal democracies acted against Beijing’s long arm on a single day was not coordinated – but perhaps it should have been.

The US and China Don’t Need Another Dialogue. They Need a Circuit Breaker.

TheDiplomat - Fri, 08/05/2026 - 17:17
A proposed Board of Trade will matter only if it can keep ordinary commercial disputes from becoming tests of national resolve.

Bataille mondiale pour l'énergie

Le Monde Diplomatique - Fri, 08/05/2026 - 17:13
La fermeture du détroit d'Ormuz par l'Iran en réponse à l'agression israélo-américaine a créé une onde de choc mondiale. Vingt ans de transition « verte » n'ont pas fondamentalement entamé la dépendance de l'humanité au pétrole. Certains pays importateurs tâchent de prévenir les pénuries en (…) / , , , , ,

Chinese Fighter Sales Surged After the 2025 India-Pakistan Aerial Clashes

TheDiplomat - Fri, 08/05/2026 - 16:56
The India-Pakistan clashes gave the J-10C a new, highly coveted status: battled-tested.

The Achilles’ Heel of China’s Supply Chain Strategy: New Technology

TheDiplomat - Fri, 08/05/2026 - 16:24
The NEV industry is China’s best – maybe only – hope for leading a major tech manufacturing sector. But new technologies might erase China’s advantage.

Quel avenir pour la PAC ?

Le Monde Diplomatique - Fri, 08/05/2026 - 16:23
Actuellement en négociations, la future politique agricole commune (PAC) de 2028 à 2034 suscite de nombreux débats entre États membres. En cause, les sommes consacrées à l'agriculture, mais aussi à la protection de l'environnement. Le sujet divise, d'autant que, dans le même temps, se pose la (…) / , , ,

Can Pakistan Make Its Space Program Great Again?

TheDiplomat - Fri, 08/05/2026 - 15:48
None of Pakistan’s recent space achievements would be possible without Chinese help. Is Pakistan building a space program or just leasing one?

Europe’s Left and China: Beyond Campism and Atlanticism

TheDiplomat - Fri, 08/05/2026 - 15:15
The European left can make Europe’s China policy more socially intelligent. But leftists must not forget that Chinese society is more than the Chinese state.

8+1: The New Geometry of Mongolian Foreign Policy

TheDiplomat - Fri, 08/05/2026 - 14:31
With President Khurelsukh’s state visit to Kazakhstan, and his appearance at the Regional Ecological Summit in Astana, Mongolia has reached both shores of the Caspian. 

India’s Bangladesh Policy Quagmire: Big Brother’s Recalcitrance and the Chinese Embrace

TheDiplomat - Fri, 08/05/2026 - 14:09
The BJP, or its allies, are now in power in all five Indian states that share a border with Bangladesh.

Pakistan’s Rising Role in West Asia’s Shifting Geopolitical Landscape

TheDiplomat - Fri, 08/05/2026 - 13:56
Irrespective of the outcomes of the U.S.-Iran talks, Pakistan’s expanded role in West Asia as a security stabilizer and an assertive diplomatic actor is here to stay.

The GPM and Japan’s First Step into Party Diplomacy

TheDiplomat - Fri, 08/05/2026 - 11:57
When politics falls behind the economy.

Takaichi Sanae’s Canberra Visit

TheDiplomat - Fri, 08/05/2026 - 11:41
A new era of ‘like-minded partnerships’

ASEAN Unity and Japan’s Role Amid US-China Tensions

TheDiplomat - Fri, 08/05/2026 - 11:34
Japan needs to recognize its role in strengthening ASEAN’s autonomy as part of its own economic strategy.

The Revolution in Bago: A Crucial Battle for Myanmar’s Future

TheDiplomat - Fri, 08/05/2026 - 08:34
Even as the military attempts to rebrand itself as a civilian government, resistance groups have established a foothold in the crucial central region.

Is Singapore’s Legal System Becoming More Draconian?

TheDiplomat - Fri, 08/05/2026 - 08:22
A series of recent cases raises the question of whether such punitive measures are necessary for maintaining the country's clean and orderly reputation.

Thai, Cambodian PMs Agree to ‘Confidence Building’ Measures on Border

TheDiplomat - Fri, 08/05/2026 - 07:13
Relations between Bangkok and Phnom Penh remain severely strained following outbreaks of armed conflict in July and December of last year.

America and the Gulf Still Need Each Other

Foreign Affairs - Fri, 08/05/2026 - 06:00
How U.S. partnerships can survive the war in Iran.

Why China Waits

Foreign Affairs - Fri, 08/05/2026 - 06:00
Beijing is playing a long game on Taiwan.

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