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En Tunisie, l'extractivisme asphyxie la ville de Gabès

Le Monde Diplomatique - Tue, 20/01/2026 - 16:35
Dégâts environnementaux, marginalisation sociale et politique, pollution, dépendance néocoloniale… Le complexe industriel chimique lié à l'exportation des phosphates tunisiens est la cible d'un mouvement de contestation à Gabès. L'ancienne oasis côtière est emblématique d'un modèle économique (…) / , , , , ,

Trump’s Resource Grabs Don’t Add Up

Foreign Policy - Tue, 20/01/2026 - 16:00
There is little justification for taking Venezuelan oil or Greenlandic minerals, but the U.S. leader insists.

The Domestic Impediment to Lee Jae-myung’s North Korea Policy

TheDiplomat - Tue, 20/01/2026 - 15:15
Disagreements over North Korea policy between Minister of Unification Chung Dong-young and Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Hyun as well as National Security Advisor Wi Sung-lac risk derailing Lee’s agenda.

China’s ‘Frugal Stack’ and Its Path to AI Diffusion

TheDiplomat - Tue, 20/01/2026 - 14:52
At a meeting in Beijing, the architects of China’s AI ecosystem outlined a new path to AI dominance – one that avoids U.S. hurdles.

Why Australia Is Watching the Greenland Drama Carefully

TheDiplomat - Tue, 20/01/2026 - 14:44
Australia may be far from the direct consequences of a U.S. attack on Greenland, but the disintegration of trust in the U.S. that would be confirmed by such an action would be felt deeply.

Takaichi’s Big Election Gamble: Will It Pay Off?

TheDiplomat - Tue, 20/01/2026 - 14:20
This is a high-stake gamble for Takaichi. But a snap election like this is not without a precedent.

Across the Asia-Pacific, Financial Institutions Are Investing in Climate Damaging Industries

TheDiplomat - Tue, 20/01/2026 - 14:16
We’re all paying the price of banks and pension funds fueling climate disasters.

Sayragul Sauytbay Speaks: Xinjiang, China, and Fighting for Justice

TheDiplomat - Tue, 20/01/2026 - 13:48
“I believe that, eventually, the Chinese government will pay the price for its actions.”

Inside Bangladesh’s Emerging Islamist-Led Coalition 

TheDiplomat - Tue, 20/01/2026 - 13:40
The new coalition, including both Islamist parties and more centrist ones, signals a sea-change in Bangladesh’s politics. 

Why Is Telegram at the Center of Uzbekistan’s Expanding Extremism Blacklist?

TheDiplomat - Tue, 20/01/2026 - 13:22
As Tashkent’s blacklist of online sources expands, Telegram-based accounts consistently form the largest share. 

Sri Lanka’s Labor Paradox: Exporting Workers, Importing Builders

TheDiplomat - Tue, 20/01/2026 - 10:55
More workers leaving the country brings in higher remittances, but their departure hollows out the productive sectors of the economy.

Is Israel Annexing More Than Half of Gaza?

Foreign Policy - Tue, 20/01/2026 - 10:18
The ambiguous meaning of Israel’s new yellow line.

How to Win the Shadow War With Russia

Foreign Affairs - Tue, 20/01/2026 - 06:00
NATO must escalate to de-escalate.

Trump’s Year of Anarchy

Foreign Affairs - Tue, 20/01/2026 - 06:00
The unconstrained presidency and the end of American primacy.

The Political Neglect of Thailand’s Deep South Cannot Continue

TheDiplomat - Tue, 20/01/2026 - 04:45
A series of petrol station bombings on January 11 is a reminder of the conflict that continues to fester in the country's southern provinces.

Vietnam’s Communist Party Opens 14th National Congress Under Tight Security

TheDiplomat - Tue, 20/01/2026 - 00:58
The five-yearly conclave will choose the country's top leaders and set the direction of government policy for the remainder of the decade.

The Philippines Are in for a Turbulent 2026

Foreign Policy - Mon, 19/01/2026 - 13:10
Manila takes over the ASEAN chair in what could be a make-or-break year for the bloc.

A Failed Chinese Invasion of Taiwan Would Be Disastrous for Xi Jinping

Foreign Policy - Mon, 19/01/2026 - 13:00
Beijing’s saber-rattling conceals the real possibility of a loss.

America’s Drift Toward Constitutional Authoritarianism

Foreign Policy - Mon, 19/01/2026 - 13:00
Trump has shown how democracy can be neutralized without being destroyed.

The ‘Donroe Doctrine’ Is a Roosevelt Redux

Foreign Policy - Mon, 19/01/2026 - 12:00
Then as now, big stick diplomacy will lead to costly cycles of intervention and retrenchment.

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