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Diplomacy & Power April 21, 2026 380 stories in this edition

Japan loosens arms export rules in break from post-WW2 pacifism

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Japan loosens arms export rules in break from post-WW2 pacifism

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This clears the way for Japan to sell weapons to more than a dozen countries.

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Taiwan blames Chinese pressure for cancelled Africa trip

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Taiwan blames Chinese pressure for cancelled Africa trip

TAIPEI, April 21 - Taiwan said on Tuesday it had cancelled President Lai Ching-te's trip to Eswatini this week, accusing China of pressing three other African countries to revoke permission for his aircraft to overfly th...

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UN maritime agency urges help for stranded Hormuz sailors

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Modi turns Parliament setback into campaign weapon in polls

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Ex-UK official says he felt pressure over Mandelson from PM’s office

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Ex-UK official says he felt pressure over Mandelson from PM’s office

A former top ⁠foreign ministry official said on Tuesday he had faced “constant pressure” from UK Prime Minister Keir ⁠Starmer’s office to speed up the appointment of his pick as the ambassador to the US, deepening a row...

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