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Diplomacy Translated: Why the U.S., Japan, and the Philippines Are Deepening Maritime Cooperation

Diplomacy Translated: Why the U.S., Japan, and the Philippines Are Deepening Maritime Cooperation

What happened? The United States, Japan, and the Philippines met in Manila for their second Trilateral Maritime Dialogue, a regular forum focused on security and cooperation at sea. Officially, the three countries discussed maritime cooperation, joint exercises, foreign assistance coordination, and capacity-building programs to support a “free and open
By Olga Nesterova 1 min read
NASA Names Artemis III Crew as Moon Program Moves Toward Historic 2027 Test Mission
The Artemis III crew poses for an official portrait (from left: Andre Douglas, Luca Parmitano, Randy Bresnik, Frank Rubio). Credit: NASA/Bill Stafford

NASA Names Artemis III Crew as Moon Program Moves Toward Historic 2027 Test Mission

NASA has announced the four astronauts selected for Artemis III, a critical test mission scheduled for 2027 that will help pave the way for humanity’s return to the Moon and future missions to Mars. The crew includes NASA astronauts Randy Bresnik (commander), Andre Douglas, and Frank Rubio, alongside European
By Olga Nesterova 2 min read

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Diplomacy, Translated: The Americas Just Picked a Side in Bolivia
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Diplomacy, Translated: The Americas Just Picked a Side in Bolivia

Diplomatic statements are often written to sound neutral. This one is not. As part of ONEST’s ongoing Diplomacy, Translated series, we examine official government statements and explain what they mean beyond the diplomatic language. Bolivia’s nationwide protests entered their fifth week in early June 2026, with thousands from
By Olga Nesterova 3 min read