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Severe Flooding Bares Garbage and Corruption Problems in the Philippines

TheDiplomat - Mon, 24/08/2026 - 14:32
Lawmakers and contractors used the climate crisis to push forward flood-control projects. But those have turned out to be defective and in some cases even non-existent.

Albania’s Asia-Pacific Opportunity Depends on the Rule of Law

TheDiplomat - Mon, 24/08/2026 - 12:45
A relationship with real potential faces a major potential stumbling block.

Washington Is Creating Forever Enemies

Foreign Policy - Mon, 24/08/2026 - 12:00
The United States must learn to forget the pain of humiliation.

Ditching Chinese Rare Earths Is Hard. Just Ask Japan.

Foreign Policy - Mon, 24/08/2026 - 11:30
A cautionary tale for Washington’s diversification push.

Did Ambassador Gor Signal a Change in U.S. Stance on Kashmir?

TheDiplomat - Mon, 24/08/2026 - 11:17
His statement that Jammu and Kashmir is an “important part of India” has drawn a cautious response in New Delhi and ire in Islamabad.

Ziya Us Salam on the Controversy Over the Taj Mahal

TheDiplomat - Mon, 24/08/2026 - 08:23
The claims of Hindu groups that the Taj Mahal was originally a Hindu temple are “high on prejudice and assumptions, low on evidence.”

What Shapes Global Views of India?

TheDiplomat - Mon, 24/08/2026 - 08:18
A recent Pew survey found that 45 percent of respondents in 36 countries held a favorable view of India, while another 41 percent held a negative view. But the results varied widely by country.

Airstrikes on Civilians in Rakhine State Will Increase, Say Myanmar Military Defectors

TheDiplomat - Mon, 24/08/2026 - 08:09
The military’s intensification of aerial bombing is aimed at defending key townships in the region.

What Donald Duck Can Teach Trump About Going to War

Foreign Policy - Mon, 24/08/2026 - 06:01
President Franklin Roosevelt enlisted entertainers to make the case for fighting Germany and Japan.

The End of Thailand’s Long Stalemate?

Foreign Affairs - Mon, 24/08/2026 - 06:00
Conservatives finally won and took over the state.

Why Singapore’s Growing Political Diversity Matters

TheDiplomat - Mon, 24/08/2026 - 05:53
The city-state's civil society has grown considerably over the past decade. It also reflects an increasingly broad spectrum of opinion about issues foreign and domestic.

China’s Influence Operations Are Targeting the Indo-Pacific’s Smaller Languages

TheDiplomat - Mon, 24/08/2026 - 02:25
Generative AI is dismantling the language barriers that once kept smaller democracies safe.

Trump Needs China’s Help to Effectively Sanction Iran

Foreign Policy - Fri, 21/08/2026 - 22:05
But Tehran’s top crude buyer appears unwilling to play ball.

Why We Are Living Through ‘Hyperpolitics’

Foreign Policy - Fri, 21/08/2026 - 20:44
Anton Jäger explains why record voter turnout isn’t leading to systemic change.

Who Reaps the Benefits of India’s Growth?

Foreign Policy - Fri, 21/08/2026 - 20:30
Early policy choices shaped the inequity and employment challenges facing the country today.

Kinmen: The Sleepy Fishing Island That Could Be East Asia’s Biggest Flashpoint

TheDiplomat - Fri, 21/08/2026 - 18:07
The island, administered by Taipei but just 2 miles from the mainland, has a culture and lifestyle all its own.

The Hidden Famine: What I Saw in North Korea’s Darkest Years

TheDiplomat - Fri, 21/08/2026 - 17:40
“With the collapse of the Public Distribution System, which had been the sole source of food, many urban residents, unable to grow anything for themselves, simply wasted away in their homes, starving quietly and out of sight.”

A New Japanese Drydock and the Limits of Allied Cooperation

TheDiplomat - Fri, 21/08/2026 - 17:30
Japanese shipyards are expanding, but the future space may already be spoken for. 

Can Bangladesh Engage the Arakan Army Without Compromising Rohingya Rights?

TheDiplomat - Fri, 21/08/2026 - 16:46
Engagement may be required, but appeasement is not.

How Mongolia Is Diversifying Its Defense Sector

TheDiplomat - Fri, 21/08/2026 - 16:06
As highlighted by a new ammunition factory, Turkiye has become a prime partner in Mongolia's defense industry efforts.

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