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Malaysia and Indonesia Shouldn’t Ban YouTube for Under-16s

TheDiplomat - mar, 17/03/2026 - 03:17
One of the great storehouses of public information may soon become collateral damage in the region's child social media bans.

The UK’s Ban on Student Visas for Myanmar Students Is an Insult to a Nation in Turmoil

TheDiplomat - mar, 17/03/2026 - 03:10
The decision contradicts the values that the U.K. claims to represent, to say nothing of its supposed support for democracy in Myanmar.

Vietnam Asks Japan, South Korea For Help Accessing Crude Oil Supplies

TheDiplomat - mar, 17/03/2026 - 02:51
With one of the smallest "petroleum buffers" in the region, the Iran war could hit the Vietnamese economy with particular force.

Myanmar Parliament Convenes For First Time Since 2021 Coup

TheDiplomat - mar, 17/03/2026 - 00:45
The meeting follows a controversial multi-phase election that was dominated by the military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party.

Why China’s OpenClaw Mania Is More Than Just a Tech Craze

TheDiplomat - lun, 16/03/2026 - 17:06
Local governments and tech conglomerates were the deliberate architects of the enthusiasm, while the central government was forced to hit the brakes.

Streit um die Auslegung der SVP-Initiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz»: Wie würde die Kündigung der Personenfreizügigkeit genau ablaufen?

NZZ.ch - lun, 16/03/2026 - 16:58
Der Bundesrat, die Kantone, die Wirtschaft und die Gewerkschaften haben die Kampagne gegen die Zuwanderungsinitiative der SVP eröffnet. Ein zentraler Punkt bleibt ungeklärt.
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After the ‘Balen Wave’: The Future of Nepal’s Politics

TheDiplomat - lun, 16/03/2026 - 16:48
The question now is whether the RSP will succumb to the internal factionalism and political inertia that have historically undermined the country's governments.

Afghan Women Share Their Struggles – and Support

TheDiplomat - lun, 16/03/2026 - 16:23
Every story that was shared at a recent online gathering offered a window into the reality of life for women in Afghanistan today.

How the Iran War Could Boost Russia’s Role in Asia’s Energy Future

TheDiplomat - lun, 16/03/2026 - 16:03
If instability around Hormuz persists, it could accelerate Russia’s long-planned – and long-stalled – “pivot to Asia.”

Can Central Asia Cash in on the Critical Minerals Rush?

TheDiplomat - lun, 16/03/2026 - 14:42
As the geopolitical race to secure alternative sources for critical minerals heats up, interest in Central Asia’s mining sector has kicked into a new gear.

North Korea Launches Massive Ballistic Missile Barrage Amid South Korea-US Drills

TheDiplomat - lun, 16/03/2026 - 14:18
The unusual firing of 10 missiles comes as Pyongyang seeks to command attention while global focus remains fractured across multiple international conflicts.

Refashioning a Strategic Partnership: Canada and China in a Fragmenting World Order

TheDiplomat - lun, 16/03/2026 - 13:41
The Canada-China breakthrough may have made things easier for other middle powers, like the U.K. and Germany, who have also stepped up their links with China recently.

Pakistan’s Military Campaign in Afghanistan Is Here to Stay

TheDiplomat - lun, 16/03/2026 - 12:49
Pakistan's recent strikes signal that it is prepared to take the fight directly to the Taliban leadership’s inner circle if the Taliban regime’s support for anti-Pakistan groups continues.

Gulf War 3.0: How Is India Securing Its Oil Supplies?

TheDiplomat - lun, 16/03/2026 - 12:20
India’s limited reserves, thin domestic production capacity, and mounting oil import dependence leave it extremely vulnerable should the war in West Asia continue.

Is the Ice Finally Breaking in Bangladesh-India Relations?

TheDiplomat - lun, 16/03/2026 - 11:00
Security officials from the two countries met in Delhi days after the BNP government took charge in Dhaka.

The China–Iran Partnership and the Limits of Beijing’s Non-Interference Alliance Model

TheDiplomat - lun, 16/03/2026 - 05:35
A preference for strategic flexibility has left Beijing dependent on a narrow set of "allies" whose usefulness is limited – especially in times of crisis.

ASEAN Again Calls for Halt to Iran War, Citing Possible ‘Sustained’ Economic Challenges

TheDiplomat - lun, 16/03/2026 - 05:23
The bloc's economic ministers warned that a protracted conflict could hinder economic progress and impacting the livelihoods of millions across the region.

New Thai Parliament Convenes Amid Continuing Legal Scrutiny of February 8 Election

TheDiplomat - lun, 16/03/2026 - 01:25
The Constitutional Court is set to rule on whether the use of barcodes and QR codes on ballot papers violated constitutional provisions on voter confidentiality.

The Iran-Israel-US War Is Exposing China’s Alliance Problem

TheDiplomat - dim, 15/03/2026 - 21:24
The conflict in the Middle East accentuates a structural weakness in China’s global strategy: the absence of capable allies that can act as a force multiplier.

China’s Difficult Choice in the Iran-Israel-US War

TheDiplomat - dim, 15/03/2026 - 21:07
The development of the current conflict has placed Beijing in a complex and awkward strategic position.

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