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Trump Threatens to ‘Annihilate’ Iran in U.N. Speech

Foreign Policy - Tue, 22/09/2026 - 23:20
Such warnings—on the U.N. stage, no less—could be considered war crimes.

Xi Comes to Washington Armed With a Rare-Earth Card

Foreign Policy - Tue, 22/09/2026 - 22:53
Trump still doesn’t have an answer to China’s leverage.

The West Is Sending Russia the Wrong Signals

Foreign Policy - Tue, 22/09/2026 - 22:46
Europe’s fear of escalation is encouraging Putin.

Don’t Expect Fireworks From the Trump-Xi Summit

Foreign Policy - Tue, 22/09/2026 - 22:20
Trade, minerals, and AI are on the agenda, but breakthroughs are unlikely.

How AI Fits Into Humanity’s Troubling History

Foreign Policy - Tue, 22/09/2026 - 20:46
Like nuclear weapons, AI was born of human ingenuity. But its challenges are unique.

Trump and Xi: Strongmen at the Temple of Thymos

TheDiplomat - Tue, 22/09/2026 - 20:43
The ego-driven fragility of a world run by Xi Jinping and Donald Trump.

How Canada Is Navigating Trump’s Threats

Foreign Policy - Tue, 22/09/2026 - 18:08
A conversation with Foreign Minister Anita Anand.

‘Scorpions in a Bottle’: What the U.N. Can Do About AI Safety

Foreign Policy - Tue, 22/09/2026 - 18:02
A conversation with the multilateral institution’s top tech envoy.

3 Ts Will Dominate the Trump-Xi Summit

TheDiplomat - Tue, 22/09/2026 - 17:58
Expect little movement on trade, less on Taiwan, and who knows on tech.

A Debate Is Raging in China Over English Education

TheDiplomat - Tue, 22/09/2026 - 17:29
Rising youth unemployment, the advent of AI translation, and growing anger against everything foreign are fueling public anger against English education in China. 

Washington Should Embrace Space Warfare

Foreign Policy - Tue, 22/09/2026 - 17:12
Space is already becoming militarized. The U.S. shouldn’t let adversaries take the lead.

America’s AI Safety Dilemma and the Trump-Xi Summit

TheDiplomat - Tue, 22/09/2026 - 16:35
Washington will not slow its own AI labs. Slowing China’s instead would look like safety policy, but it could cost the United States the one AI deal within reach this week.

SCO, BRICS, Trump-Xi: What Does the Spate of Summits Mean for India?

TheDiplomat - Tue, 22/09/2026 - 15:55
This year’s summit season reveals conflicting visions of global order (and India’s place in it).

Au cœur des enjeux régionaux

Le Monde Diplomatique - Tue, 22/09/2026 - 15:42
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The Transitions Shaping Australia’s Future

TheDiplomat - Tue, 22/09/2026 - 15:25
In its latest Intergenerational Report, the Australian Treasury lays out five transitions shaping the coming decades.

Japan’s New CIA Could Be Takaichi’s Trump Card

Foreign Policy - Tue, 22/09/2026 - 15:21
After decades of reticence, Tokyo is expanding its intelligence gathering abroad.

Why South Korea Has Little Room to Send Troops to Hormuz

TheDiplomat - Tue, 22/09/2026 - 15:20
Seoul has previously sent troops to support U.S. military operations in the Middle East. Today, both the external and domestic environments make that much harder to do.

BRICS 2026 Reveals Ambition, Contradictions, and Uncertain Futures

TheDiplomat - Tue, 22/09/2026 - 14:33
BRICS’ New Delhi Summit expanded the grouping’s ambitions, but geopolitical divisions and weak institutional clarity continue to challenge its future.

The Battle for Taiwan’s East: Taipei’s Western Pacific Strategy

TheDiplomat - Tue, 22/09/2026 - 14:29
The PLA has stepped up both the scale and intensity of its activities in the airspace and waters east of Taiwan. How can Taipei respond?

Will Inuit in Canada Turn to China?

Foreign Policy - Tue, 22/09/2026 - 13:00
Amid strained ties with Ottawa, some Indigenous leaders are suggesting that they may pursue new partnerships.

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