TikTok May Be Banned in the US. Here’s What Happened When India Did It.: In India, the app was banned nearly four years ago. Most users and content creators ...
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Quick Glance: Potential Buyers for TikTok Revealed
- The clock is ticking for TikTok to find a new owner. President Joe Biden signed a law that could ban TikTok in the US unless ByteDance sells the app. Possible buyers range from tech companies to retailers and investment bankers.
- Established tech giants like Meta or Google are unlikely buyers due to antitrust hurdles. Large companies with deep pockets face regulatory skepticism, although they could have the resources to purchase TikTok.
- Microsoft, which has shown interest in TikTok in the past, may have another opportunity after successfully navigating antitrust scrutiny with the Activision Blizzard deal. Oracle and former US government officials like Steven Mnuchin are also potential buyers.
- Mnuchin has announced assembling a team of investors to acquire TikTok. His offer, however, might exclude TikTok's algorithm, sparking controversial discussions. Other potential buyers like Kevin O'Leary are also considering acquiring TikTok, with O'Leary suggesting an initial bid between $20 and $30 billion.
With Blinken in China, Beijing Deprioritizes Taiwan: China's emphasis on Taiwan has weakened, even though China-U.S. relations are currently in a more stable ...
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North Korea Sends Workers to Russia-Occupied Territory in Eastern Ukraine: Pyongyang made the decision after concluding that Russia had gained the upper hand in ...
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Extreme Heatwaves in Bangladesh: The Environmental Governance Perspectives: Extreme weather reflects the country’s environmental vulnerability and weak ...
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The Sexual Revolution Behind China’s Demographic Crisis: The “one-child policy” didn’t just artificially limit births; it dramatically reshaped the way Chinese ...
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Indonesian President No Longer a Member of PDI-P After Backing Rival Candidate, Party Says
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Reconceptualizing Asia’s Security Challenges: Conventional wisdom suggests that economic development driven by a hegemonic power leads to economic prosperity ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/reconceptualizing-asias-security-challenges/
When China Banned Korean Boy Bands: Back in 2017, when South Korea opted to deploy the U.S. THAAD system, one response from China was to ban K-pop acts from ...
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UK Foreign Secretary’s Visit to Central Asia and Mongolia: An Urgent To-Do List
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The Danger of China’s Digital Silk Road: Michael Caster discusses the link between China's digital investments abroad and digital repression.
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Indo-Pacific Deployment 2024 Highlights Japan’s Naval Diplomacy: The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s naval diplomacy mission has expanded to meet foreign ...
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What the Revamp of the Japan-US Alliance Structure Means for South Korea: New security and military arrangements will have knock-on effects for both Japan and ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/what-the-revamp-of-the-japan-us-alliance-structure-means-for-south-korea/
Toward Germany-South Korea Cooperation in Economic Security : The two manufacturing powerhouses face similar challenges, including coercion and competition from ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/toward-germany-south-korea-cooperation-in-economic-security/
Myanmar Military Reoccupies Myawaddy Base as Karen Rebels Withdraw: The Karen National Union said that its forces were pulling back from the important border hub ...
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Whisky or Weapons? Britain’s Changing Tone on Taiwan: Taiwan has quickly come to occupy a different role in British foreign policy amid growing perceptions of ...
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Sri Lanka’s Debt Restructuring Talks With Private Bondholders Hit a Snag: Is the government quibbling over small details to signal to the public that it is ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/sri-lankas-debt-restructuring-talks-with-private-bondholders-hit-a-snag/
Does Modi’s Anti-Muslim ‘Hate Speech’ Reflect Nervousness?: At an election rally, he said that the opposition would redistribute wealth among “infiltrators” and ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/does-modis-anti-muslim-hate-speech-reflect-nervousness/
Turkmenistan’s Afghanistan Policy: Balancing Risks and Untapped Opportunities: Ashgabat has a delicate balance to maintain between hewing to its traditional ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/turkmenistans-afghanistan-policy-balancing-risks-and-untapped-opportunities/
Why the SDGs Should Be Revised to Meet the Needs of Indigenous Peoples: Indigenous people have unique needs and backgrounds that are overlooked by the 17 targets ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/why-the-sdgs-should-be-revised-to-meet-the-needs-of-indigenous-peoples/
Welcome to World War III: The Western-led “rules-based order” is fraying, but nothing seems to be emerging that might replace it.
thediplomat.com/2024/04/welcome-to-world-war-iii/
How the Indonesia Investment Authority Built Its Portfolio in 2023: Three years after its establishment, the purpose of the state-run investment fund is starting ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/how-the-indonesia-investment-authority-built-its-portfolio-in-2023/
Indonesian Court Rejects Petitions Seeking Rerun of Presidential Election: The Constitutional Court's expected verdict has removed the final obstacle to Defense ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/indonesian-court-rejects-petitions-seeking-rerun-of-presidential-election/
The Trouble With Micronesia’s New China Policy: What does it mean for the FSM to tell China it opposes AUKUS and supports the Global Security Initiative?
thediplomat.com/2024/04/the-trouble-with-micronesias-new-china-policy/
The Complex Geopolitics of Mongolia’s Language Reform: It has been almost 80 years since Mongolia switched to using the Cyrillic alphabet ...
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Iran and Pakistan Vow to Boost Trade to Mend Diplomatic Rift: The two sides discussed a multi-billion gas pipeline project, on hold since 2014 ...
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As Blinken Heads to China, What’s on the Agenda?: China’s support for Russia will be a primary topic, along with war in the Middle East and tensions over Taiwan ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/as-blinken-heads-to-china-whats-on-the-agenda/
Quick Glance: Blinken Discusses Key Issues with China
- USA and China discuss global conflicts and tensions in Shanghai and Beijing.
- Discussions on Russia, Ukraine, Middle East, Taiwan, South China Sea.
- Calls for China to exert influence on Iran and maintain stability in the region.
- Disputes over human rights, synthetic opioids, and illegal activities.
RIP, SSF: Unpacking the PLA’s Latest Restructuring: The Strategic Support Force is no more, and its functions are being separated into three separate arms: the ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/rip-ssf-unpacking-the-plas-latest-restructuring/
When China Banned Korean Boy Bands: Back in 2017, when South Korea opted to deploy the U.S. THAAD system, one response from China was to ban K-pop acts from ...
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With Landmark Corruption Trial, Vietnam’s Communist Party Flexes Its Muscles: The highly-publicized nature of the Van Thinh Phat trial is a possible sign of ...
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Myanmar Military Reoccupies Myawaddy Base as Karen Rebels Withdraw: The Karen National Union said that its forces were pulling back from the important border hub ...
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Before and After the Crocus City Hall Attack: Tajik Migrants in Russia: An interview with Malika Bahovadinova on the complexities of the Tajik migration ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/before-and-after-the-crocus-city-hall-attack-tajik-migrants-in-russia/
Era of Wars Could Complicate Modi’s Moment: Unlike on Ukraine, in the Israel-Gaza conflict, India has been rendered an outlier in the developing world ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/era-of-wars-could-complicate-modis-moment/
With Landmark Corruption Trial, Vietnam’s Communist Party Flexes Its Muscles: The highly-publicized nature of the Van Thinh Phat trial is a possible sign of ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/with-landmark-corruption-trial-vietnams-communist-party-flexes-its-muscles/
Why a Bhutan-India Tourism Meeting Excited Entrepreneurs in Nepal: Bhutan’s embrace of regional tourism could be a major boost for connectivity in the entire ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/why-a-bhutan-india-tourism-meeting-excited-entrepreneurs-in-nepal/
Taiwan Is Indispensable in Preparing for Future Pandemics: As the WHO debates a new global health governance framework, Taiwan is left out of the discussion – to ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/taiwan-is-indispensable-in-preparing-for-future-pandemics/
Muizzu’s People’s National Congress Storms to Power in Maldives: With the support of allies, the PNC has the required numbers in parliament to remove judges and ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/muizzus-peoples-national-congress-storms-to-power-in-maldives/
Vietnamese Authorities Arrest Assistant to National Assembly Chairman: Coming amid rumors of further political shake-ups, the arrest casts a shadow over the ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/vietnamese-authorities-arrest-assistant-to-national-assembly-chairman/
Top Chinese General Takes Harsh Line on Taiwan, Other Disputes at International Naval Gathering
thediplomat.com/2024/04/top-chinese-general-takes-harsh-line-on-taiwan-other-disputes-at-international-naval-gathering/
Thousands of Refugees Flee Fighting in Southeastern Myanmar: The military junta and ethnic Karen rebels continue to fight for control of the town of Myawaddy on ...
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Quick Glance: Refugees Flee Violence in Southeastern Myanmar
- Thousands of people from Myanmar’s Kayin (Karen) State have fled to Thailand to escape the fighting between the junta and ethnic Karen troops.
- The Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) captured the last military outpost in Myawaddy, leading to retreat and reinforcement by junta forces.
- The battles intensified, causing an influx of refugees crossing the Moei River into Thailand, with Thai authorities offering humanitarian aid.
- Thailand is fortifying its border defenses and providing assistance to refugees as the situation remains tense along the border.
Japan and North Korea Need to Start a New Chapter: Can the leaders of the two countries part ways with their respective predecessors?
thediplomat.com/2024/04/japan-and-north-korea-need-to-start-a-new-chapter/
Quick Glance: Kim Leads Rocket Drills for Nuclear Counterattacks
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised rocket launches simulating nuclear counterattacks.
- The drills showcased the strength of the country's nuclear forces.
- The rockets were described as highly accurate and capable of carrying tactical nuclear warheads.
- The US and South Korea are responding with enhanced military exercises and nuclear deterrence strategies.
Taiwan’s Incoming Lai Administration Takes Shape: Lai Ching-te's choice of Cabinet appointments suggests that he will continue to emphasize continuity with the ...
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1 Dead, 7 Missing After 2 JMSDF Helicopters Crash in the Pacific Ocean: Japan’s minister of defense said the cause was still being investigated ...
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1 Dead, 7 Missing After 2 JMSDF Helicopters Crash in the Pacific Ocean: Japan’s minister of defense said the cause was still being investigated ...
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Quick Glance: 8 crew missing after 2 Japanese navy helicopters crash
- Two Japanese navy helicopters with eight crew members are believed to have crashed in the Pacific south of Tokyo, according to the Defence Minister.
- The cause of the crash is unknown, but the focus is on the rescue operation.
- The Navy deployed ships and aircraft to search and rescue the missing crew members.
- The training on Saturday was solely for the Japanese navy and not part of a multinational exercise.
Comparing Gray-Zone Tactics in the Red Sea and the South China Sea: The Houthis’ activities in the Red Sea and the Chinese actions around Second Thomas Shoal ...
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AI and India’s General Elections: Parties are using AI to communicate with voters across linguistic divisions but also to malign each other.
thediplomat.com/2024/04/ai-and-indias-general-elections/
Quick Glance: Microsoft's Leadership in AI Threatens Amazon Cloud Dominance
- Microsoft is poised to potentially surpass Amazon in the cloud computing market with innovative AI features.
- Upcoming quarterly reports from Microsoft will illuminate the impacts of AI investments.
- Microsoft's Azure cloud service could experience significant growth fueled by generative AI.
- Google and Amazon are also focusing on integrating AI into their cloud services.
President Muizzu’s Party Sweeps Maldives Parliamentary Elections: The pro-China People's National Congress won 70 out of 93 seats, while the pro-India Maldivian ...
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Quick Glance: Pro-China Party Secures Overwhelming Victory in Maldives Election
- President Mohamed Muizzu's PNC party wins by a landslide in Sunday's election, gaining control of parliament with a supermajority.
- The PNC, with three additional seats from allies, secures 70 out of 93 seats, signaling a shift towards China from India.
- Official results confirmation is expected soon, with the new assembly set to take office in early May.
- The election serves as a pivotal moment for Muizzu's agenda of closer economic ties with China following his previous win in the presidential election.
Hong Kong and the Safeguarding National Security Bill: What comes next?
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What’s in the Philippines’ Luzon Corridor?: The Philippines' largest island has become the focus of U.S. and Japanese attempts to counter China's growing power ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/whats-in-the-philippines-luzon-corridor/
2 Years on, Ukraine’s Sinking of the Moskva Intrigues China’s Naval Strategists: Can studying combat in the Black Sea improve the battle-readiness of the PLA ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/2-years-on-ukraines-sinking-of-the-moskva-intrigues-chinas-naval-strategists/
Is Southeast Asia’s Healthcare Workforce Ready for Climate Change?: Across the region, it’s never been more critical to cultivate a resilient healthcare ...
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What’s in the Philippines’ Luzon Corridor?: The Philippines’ largest island has become the focus of U.S. and Japanese attempts to counter China’s growing power ...
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India’s Place in Australia’s National Defense Strategy 2024: The pace of growth in the Australia-India strategic relationship is quite impressive ...
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The Perception Game: How Are China and the US Viewed in Southeast Asia?: The State of Southeast Asia Survey 2024 reveals ASEAN's growing polarization amid ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/the-perception-game-how-are-china-and-the-us-viewed-in-southeast-asia/
Leadership Shift in the House China Select Committee Could Cripple Congress’ Anti-China Momentum
thediplomat.com/2024/04/leadership-shift-in-the-house-china-select-committee-could-cripple-congress-anti-china-momentum/
Labor Diplomacy to Bolster Ties Between India and Israel : Both governments recognize that an influx of Indian migrant workers could finally forge a strong ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/labor-diplomacy-to-bolster-ties-between-india-and-israel/
Iran’s Mass Strike on Israel Highlights Why Taiwan’s Air Defenses Can’t Hold up: The Iranian operation highlights the difficulties that air defense efforts face ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/irans-mass-strike-on-israel-highlights-why-taiwans-air-defenses-cant-hold-up/
ASEAN Calls Again for End to Myanmar Violence As Conflicts Flare: Foreign ministers from the Southeast Asian bloc have spoken out following the fall of Myawaddy ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/asean-calls-again-for-end-to-myanmar-violence-as-conflicts-flare/
Deceived and Deployed: Indian Workers Trapped in Russia’s War: The exploitation of Indian workers in Russia highlights the need for a proactive approach by the ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/deceived-and-deployed-indian-workers-trapped-in-russias-war/
Hong Kong and the Safeguarding National Security Bill: What comes next?
thediplomat.com/2024/04/hong-kong-and-the-safeguarding-national-security-bill/
The Consequences of China’s Voracious Appetite for Illicit South African Abalone
thediplomat.com/2024/04/the-consequences-of-chinas-voracious-appetite-for-illicit-south-african-abalone/
Live-streamed Murder Trial Reopens Discussion on Domestic Violence in Kazakhstan: No matter what the verdict against Bishimbayev turns out to be ...
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Key Ally of Pakistan’s Prime Minister Demands End to Ban on X, Formerly Twitter: 2 months after the ban went into effect, Farhatullah Babar, a senior leader of ...
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Indian Democracy’s Tryst With Trust: Elections in India are a paradoxical see-saw between trust and a legitimacy crisis.
thediplomat.com/2024/04/indian-democracys-tryst-with-trust/
Why Indians Want Modi Again: Understanding the BJP’s Popularity: The BJP’s vision for India is more in sync with what most Indians want – an India that is a ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/why-indians-want-modi-again-understanding-the-bjps-popularity/
Reconceptualizing Asia’s Security Challenges: Conventional wisdom suggests that economic development driven by a hegemonic power leads to economic prosperity ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/reconceptualizing-asias-security-challenges/
Why Is the BJP Courting Muslims in Assam?: Only a year ago, Chief Minister Sarma proclaimed that the party would not seek the votes of minorities.
thediplomat.com/2024/04/why-is-the-bjp-courting-muslims-in-assam/
It Is High Time to Engage North Korea: The alternative is to do nothing and drift into an even more serious crisis as North Korea further builds up its nuclear ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/it-is-high-time-to-engage-north-korea/
Will the BJP Gain a Toehold in Southern Indian States of Tamil Nadu and Kerala?: The party may increase its vote share in these states but votes may not ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/will-bjp-gain-a-toehold-in-southern-indian-states-of-tamil-nadu-and-kerala/
Quick Glance: Can the BJP Make Inroads in the Southern Indian States of Tamil Nadu and Kerala?
- The BJP may increase its vote share in these states, but votes may not translate into seats in parliament.
- The BJP has had a poor electoral track record in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Despite aggressively wooing Tamil voters, polls suggest that the party may not win seats in the parliaments of these states.
- In Tamil Nadu, the BJP is focusing on promoting Modi and a Tamil leader to attract young voters. In Kerala, the party is trying to court the support of the Christian community and showcase Modi's development strategy.
- Despite intense campaigning in both states, it is expected that the DMK-Congress alliance will sweep all 39 seats in Tamil Nadu and the Congress-led UDF will secure 17 out of 20 seats in Kerala. The BJP may only see an increase in its vote share without winning any seats.
How the New UN Special Envoy to Myanmar Should Approach Her Impossible Mission: Former Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop faces an unenviable task in ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/how-the-new-un-special-envoy-to-myanmar-should-approach-her-impossible-mission/
How Are Patterns of Labor Migration From Uzbekistan Changing?: Following the Crocus City Hall attack and a subsequent wave of xenophobia and discrimination ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/how-are-patterns-of-labor-migration-from-uzbekistan-changing/
The Key Takeaways From Chinese FM Wang Yi’s Visit to Indonesia: Wang's visit is another sign that Beijing wants to get off on the right foot with the incoming ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/the-key-takeaways-from-chinese-fm-wang-yis-visit-to-indonesia/
US and Europe: 2 Different Approaches to Restricting Chinese EVs: As China's overcapacity becomes a buzzword, restrictions on Chinese electric vehicles are ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/us-and-europe-2-different-approaches-to-restricting-chinese-evs/
Parsing China’s Panda Diplomacy: Beijing seems less inclined to loan the famous bears to countries that criticize its behavior. So why did Xi Jinping decide to ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/parsing-chinas-panda-diplomacy/
Why Are Americans Souring on Foreign Investment?: The official warm welcome that foreign investors receive in the U.S. may not be matched by common sentiment ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/why-are-americans-souring-on-foreign-investment/
Life Along the Thai-Myanmar Frontier: The border town of Myawaddy has now fallen and ethnic rebels want negotiations with the Thai government.
thediplomat.com/2024/04/life-along-the-thai-myanmar-frontier/
The Dire State of Women’s Rights in North Korea: While the country espouses an official commitment to gender equality, the reality for women is one of ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/the-dire-state-of-womens-rights-in-north-korea/
The Perception Game: How Are China and the US Viewed in Southeast Asia?: The State of Southeast Asia Survey 2024 reveals ASEAN's growing polarization amid ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/the-perception-game-how-are-china-and-the-us-viewed-in-southeast-asia/
The Consequences of China’s Voracious Appetite for Illicit South African Abalone
thediplomat.com/2024/04/the-consequences-of-chinas-voracious-appetite-for-illicit-south-african-abalone/
ASEAN Calls Again for End to Myanmar Violence As Conflicts Flare: Foreign ministers from the Southeast Asian bloc have spoken out following the fall of Myawaddy ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/asean-calls-again-for-end-to-myanmar-violence-as-conflicts-flare/
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