Turkish Navy to Procure 100 Expendable Unmanned Surface Vessels From Aselsan, STM, and Havelsan for Swarm Strike OperationsMay 26, 2026
Cambodia to Mark May 28 as the Beginning of its Border War With Thailand – The Diplomat Indo-Pacific May 26, 2026 Each country commemorates its wars in its own way and Cambodia is no exception. And as shots continue to ring…
Who Are Asia’s Top Arms Exporters? – The Diplomat Indo-Pacific May 25, 2026 The world is a more dangerous place than ever before. At least, that’s what most governments seem to believe, going…
Starbucks Korea’s Tank Day Promotion on a Massacre Anniversary Causes a Political Firestorm – The Diplomat Indo-Pacific May 25, 2026 On May 18, the 46th anniversary of the Gwangju Democratization Movement, Starbucks Korea ran a tumbler promotion called “Tank Day.” …
Vietnam Auctions Convicted Tycoon’s Luxury Car, Hermès Handbags For Over $1M – The Diplomat Indo-Pacific May 25, 2026 A luxury Maybach car and two white Hermès handbags once owned by the imprisoned Vietnamese property developer Truong My Lan…
Japan, Philippines to Begin Negotiations on Intelligence Sharing Agreement – The Diplomat Indo-Pacific May 25, 2026 Japan and the Philippines are set to begin formal negotiations to conclude an information security agreement that would allow the…
Between Alliance Commitment and Strategic Hedging – The Diplomat Indo-Pacific May 25, 2026 There is a perception in foreign policy circles that despite the unpredictability and sweeping changes in U.S. foreign policy toward…
Kerala’s Climate Plan Speaks the Language of Justice — But Erases Caste – The Diplomat Indo-Pacific May 23, 2026 In July 2024, heavy rainfall triggered landslides that struck the southern Indian state of Kerala’s Wayanad district, killing 392 people,…
Why Pakistan’s Economic Resilience Demands Deep Structural Reform – The Diplomat Indo-Pacific May 23, 2026 Pakistan’s economy appears to be heading toward another challenging phase. The current account deficit has once again resurfaced amid persistent…
Andhra Pradesh Is Poised to Emerge as a Strong Indian Defense Hub – The Diplomat Indo-Pacific May 23, 2026 On May 15, India’s Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandra Babu Naidu laid the foundation stones…
Japanese Court Rules North Korea Owes Compensation Over Its Past Repatriation Push – The Diplomat Indo-Pacific May 23, 2026 In January, the Tokyo District Court found that a tort had been committed and ordered the North Korean government to…
