Diplomacy & Crisis News

A new generation is questioning the privileged place of the Russian language in public education and everyday life – while still grappling with its utility, legacy, and political weight.

Depuis le 1er janvier 2023, l'assurance-maladie rembourse les préservatifs de certaines marques à 100 % pour les moins de 26 ans, une mesure étendue en mars 2025 à des produits sans latex. L'adoption tardive de cette mesure s'explique par des représentations forgées à la fin du XIXe siècle qui ont (...) / Femmes, Santé, France - 2025/07

Donald Trump’s self-proclaimed “victory” in his chip war against Taipei is premised on a fundamental misunderstanding of how we got to where we are.

Recent escalations demonstrate both the insurgents’ growing operational capabilities and the Pakistani state’s persistent reliance on heavy-handed military responses that continue to alienate Baloch society.

“This is the first time since each country went nuclear that we’ve seen so much force used in so many places.”

Since 2023, Mongolia has been actively deepening its political relations with Central Asian countries – not just as a strategic pivot, but also as a form of cultural and historical reconnection.

Avec une structure décentralisée, une télévision publique qui domine les ondes et une réticence historique vis-à-vis de la personnalisation, les médias allemands détonnent dans le paysage européen. Mais la polarisation politique bouscule une routine journalistique qui reflétait jusque-là le consensus (...) / Allemagne, Audiovisuel, Médias - 2025/07

Lee Jae-myung has nominated 17 out of 19 ministers – and one of them was part of the Cabinet of his impeached predecessor.

The roots of the latest round of turbulence in Tasmania’s politics lie in mismanagement: of a critical infrastructure project and a cultural point of pride with significant financial implications.

The party’s first-ever seats in the Tokyo legislature come amid scrutiny over its leader’s remarks on gender and overall communication strategy.

Beneath the official narratives of “stability” and “return,” lies a brutal truth: Afghanistan remains a deeply unsafe country and any forced return of refugees constitutes a clear violation of international law and basic human rights.

As government gridlock drags on, Taiwan’s civil society is reinventing national defense.

Russia is increasingly approaching Afghanistan as yet another Central Asian state – including gradually opening access to its labor migration system.

The U.S. attack on Iran changed the parameters for China-Iran relations.

The U.S. president has not only disregarded Indian sensitivities with his recent comments on mediation but is also cozying up to Pakistan.

Even as China turns to the region to manage overcapacity and geopolitical headwinds, Southeast Asia will continue to shape trade on its own terms.

Malaysia and Indonesia have both been outspoken about recent events in the region, particularly Israel's ruthless attacks on the Palestinians of Gaza.

It is under pressure from India and the U.S. to block Chinese research vessels from docking in its ports. Will the crafting of standard operating procedures help?

The pressure against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's unsteady coalition government continues to mount.

The ideal of inclusion meets the reality of institutional adjustment.