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The Diplomat @thediplomat.com · 56m

With the elevation of the standing member of the Secretariat, the Communist Party of Vietnam is restructuring its top leadership while keeping collective rule intact.

From Four Pillars to Five: Vietnam Reshapes Its Collective Leadership Model

With the elevation of the standing member of the Secretariat, the Communist Party of Vietnam is restructuring its top leadership while keeping collective rule intact.

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The Diplomat @thediplomat.com · 1h

There are three main reasons why Takaichi was chosen as the new LDP president.

Takaichi Sanae and the Rise of Conservative Populism in Japan

There are three main reasons why Takaichi was chosen as the new LDP president.

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The Diplomat @thediplomat.com · 2h

President Lee Jae-myung’s pragmatic and centrist policy approach increasingly clashes with his party’s confrontational tone and rapid reform agenda.

South Korea’s Ruling Party Is Divided Over How to Handle the Opposition

While the Democratic Party leader has taken an uncompromising stance, President Lee Jae-myung is attempting to foster solidarity and cooperation.

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The Diplomat @thediplomat.com · 3h

Despite the common perception that reclaiming Bagram would bolster U.S. interests and security, in reality a U.S. takeover would do the opposite.

Why a US Return to Bagram Is Not a Good Idea

While on paper a U.S. return to Bagram, given the airbase’s strategic location and infrastructure, may seem like a rational move, in reality it could undermine U.S. national security and interests.

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The Diplomat @thediplomat.com · 4h

India’s Defense Minister Rajnath Singh warned Pakistan last week against launching any aggression in the Sir Creek sector as it would lead to an Indian response “so strong it would change both history and geography” of the area.

Is Sir Creek the Next India-Pakistan Flashpoint?

India’s defense minister has warned Pakistan that any misadventure in the Sir Creek sector would evoke a “strong” response from Delhi.

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The Diplomat @thediplomat.com · 5h

The rivalry between Russia and Britain has often been described as a relic of empire. But far from being buried in the 19th century, it continues to shape global politics.

The Endless Game: How Britain and Russia Are Shaping Asia’s Frontlines

London’s Indo-Pacific ambitions and Moscow’s eastward pivot reveal that the centuries-old rivalry between Britain and Russia still shapes Asian geopolitics.

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The Diplomat @thediplomat.com · 6h

White hat hackers exposed a systematic breach of South Korea’s digital backbone, but Seoul remains silent on the crisis.

China Hacked South Korea’s Government, But Was It Really North Korea?

White hat hackers exposed a systematic breach of South Korea’s digital backbone, but Seoul remains silent on the crisis.

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The Diplomat @thediplomat.com · 7h

Introducing Diplomat Asia, The Diplomat's new YouTube channel. Check out our first in-depth explainer, focusing on the past, present, and future of the Quad.

Did Trump Kill the Indo-Pacific Quad?

In 2017, four countries came together with a clear, if unspoken, goal: to counter China. Australia, India, Japan, and the United States had all experienced economic and even military aggression from…

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The Diplomat @thediplomat.com · 8h

Once bustling and full of energy, Poipet, the largest and busiest border crossing between Cambodia and Thailand, has now fallen into a deep slumber, reflecting the current state of economic relations between the countries.

Cambodia is Beginning to Feel the Economic Costs of the Border Conflict With Thailand

Border closures and an exodus of migrant workers threaten economic and social destabilization.

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The Diplomat @thediplomat.com · 9h

Who is the militant said to have been killed by a Pakistani strike on Kabul? And how would his death impact the TTP?

Who Is Noor Wali Mehsud, the TTP Chief Allegedly Targeted in Kabul Strikes?

Who is the militant said to have been killed by a Pakistani strike? And how would his death impact the TTP?

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The Diplomat @thediplomat.com · 10h

The EU cybersecurity agency listed North Korean state-aligned cyber intrusions as the third most noteworthy threat to EU members, behind China and Russia.

Is North Korea a Strategic Cyber Threat to Europe?

Pyongyang’s cyber activities are no longer a peripheral concern but a central component of its broader geopolitical strategy.

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The Diplomat @thediplomat.com · 11h

India, which prefers a parliamentary system, and China, which favors a strong executive in Nepal, will be watching closely.

Nepal Mulls a Directly Elected Executive Head After Gen Z Revolt

India, which prefers a parliamentary system, and China, which favors a strong executive in Nepal, will be watching closely.

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The Diplomat @thediplomat.com · 12h

Trade is climbing, but the EU’s stance with respect to recognition for the Taliban is clear.

EU-Afghanistan Trade Is Expanding, But Trade Is Not Recognition

Trade is climbing, but the EU’s stance with respect to recognition for the Taliban is clear.

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The Diplomat @thediplomat.com · 19h

Incumbent President Ishmael Toroama believes that Bougainville should gain independence from PNG in 2027. His strong election victory shows that most voters agree.

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The Diplomat @thediplomat.com · 20h

Solomon Islands’ decision to exclude all external partners from the PIF contrasted with Guam’s participation as an associate member for the first time.

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The Diplomat @thediplomat.com · 22h

For the Central Asian states, the Iran sanctions are far from a distant diplomatic issue – they hit directly at the region’s plans for trade and transit.

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The Diplomat @thediplomat.com · 22h

Scholars, commentators, and artists have the responsibility to foster peace between India and Pakistan by emphasizing the region’s vast historical and cultural common ground.

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The Diplomat @thediplomat.com · 23h

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