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Valley of Flowers: The dicey dance of development in the Himalayas
India is racing to develop its Himalayan frontier against China, with the strain shown on the mountains.
Aug 18, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
How maps harden territorial claims
Dashed or not, the line has barely moved since.
Aug 18, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Where Did Venezuela’s Oil Billions Go?
“We’re taking a lot of oil from Venezuela, and we’re getting along great with them. Billions and billions of barrels of oil is coming out of Venezuela...
Aug 18, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
So what’s the strategy for democracy in 2026?
Host Matthew Kroening is joined by Damon Wilson, president and CEO of the National Endowment for Democracy, to discuss the state of global democracy i...
Aug 18, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
South Korea considers mandatory military service for North Korean defectors
South Korea’s agency responsible for military conscription is exploring the idea of requiring male North Korean defectors to complete military service...
Aug 18, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Cold comfort: What China can teach Europe about adaptation
Europe is learning to adapt to a hotter climate. It should take the same approach to economic dependencies: manage the consequences, but also change t...
Aug 18, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Inside Brazil’s 3D-Printed Gun Supply Chain
On June 26, 2026, the Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro, through its specialized firearms, ammunition, and explosives unit, raided a clandestine workshop...
Aug 18, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
North Korea-China trade continues to slip as imports fall for third month
North Korea’s trade with China dipped at the start of the second half of the year as its imports continued falling for a third consecutive month, whil...
Aug 18, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Russia to unveil monument for North Korean soldiers in fall: defense chief
Russia will unveil a monument for North Korean soldiers who fought against Ukrainian forces in Kursk in the fall, Moscow’s defense chief announced Sat...
Aug 18, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
With Colby’s tour, the US makes a pragmatic pitch to Southeast Asia
The Pentagon’s top policy official, Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby, used his first Southeast Asian tour last week to make a pitc...
Aug 18, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Koizumi’s in Australia again. Japan is becoming less quasi, more ally
The signals are getting clear enough: Japan is becoming an ally of Australia. The latest indication is that Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi...
Aug 18, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Trump says Kim Jong Un responded ‘positively’ to downsized military drill talk
President Donald Trump said Monday that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un responded positively to his praise of their relationship and orders to substan...
Aug 18, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail