A High Court in India Recognizes Yet Another Disputed Site as a Hindu Temple – The DiplomatMay 26, 2026
Human Rights Are Off the Agenda at the Trump-Xi Summit in Beijing – The Diplomat Indo-Pacific May 12, 2026 At their summit in Beijing this week, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping will discuss trade, the…
4 Kazakh Regions Likely to See Water Shortages in 2026 – The Diplomat Indo-Pacific May 12, 2026 Four regions in Kazakhstan may face water shortages in 2026, a product of the lingering effects of the 2025 regional…
The Hormuz Crisis and China’s Energy Security Dilemma – The Diplomat Indo-Pacific May 12, 2026 Despite sustained efforts to prioritize energy security across successive policy cycles, China remains exposed to external supply chains it does…
Philippine Lawmakers Vote to Impeach Vice President Sara Duterte For Second Time – The Diplomat Indo-Pacific May 12, 2026 The Philippines’ House of Representatives has voted overwhelmingly to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, making her the first politician in…
Philippine Senator Flees Arrest as ICC Unseals Warrant For ‘Drug War’ Killings – The Diplomat Indo-Pacific May 12, 2026 The chief enforcer of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s deadly “war on drugs” campaign has taken refuge in the country’s…
2 Kilogram of Ruby Unearthed in Myanmar’s Mogok Mining Town – The Diplomat Indo-Pacific May 12, 2026 A ruby weighing in at more than two kilograms has been found in Myanmar, with some estimates valuing the rock…
Indonesia’s Fiscal Outlook in a Period of Divergent Signals – The Diplomat Indo-Pacific May 12, 2026 Indonesia is not in a fiscal crisis. Instead, it is facing a different challenge, one that is harder to interpret…
A Year After Operation Sindoor, Pakistan Is in Trouble at Home, Basks in Glory Abroad – The Diplomat Indo-Pacific May 12, 2026 It has been a year since the Indian and Pakistani militaries engaged in hostilities. Following a brutal terrorist attack in…
A Case for Judicial Review of the Awami League Ban Under the ATA – The Diplomat Indo-Pacific May 12, 2026 On April 8, Bangladesh’s parliament passed the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2026, by voice vote, thereby making the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Ordinance,…
The Rise of Personality Politics in India – The Diplomat Indo-Pacific May 12, 2026 Indian elections are no longer just battles between political parties. They are becoming contests between larger-than-life personalities — and no…
