Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said he expects the number of voices opposing the war to grow daily, stressing that most of humanity supports peace, even if Western political narratives suggest otherwise.| Hungarian Conservative
The U.N.’s survival depends on how it positions itself between the elephant and the mouse, in South America and the Caribbean, Asia, Africa, and beyond. The post The United Nations and a World in Pain appeared first on Just Security.| Just Security
A public resource tracking all the legal challenges to the Trump administration's executive orders and actions. The post Litigation Tracker: Legal Challenges to Trump Administration Actions appeared first on Just Security.| Just Security
Congress and the public must do more to address the dangerous pressures imposed on servicemembers and defend the guardrails that protect both U.S. forces and democracy. The post The Caribbean Strikes and the Collapse of Legal Oversight in U.S. Military Operations appeared first on Just Security.| Just Security
The following is the text of remarks made by Thomas d’Aquino at the Symposium on China-Canada Relations on October 24, […]| Policy Magazine
Majority say Canada should still approach India with caution in advance of Anand’s trip October 13, 2025 – Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand makes the first ministerial trip to India in two years as the Canada-India relationship continues to thaw after a lengthy freeze during the end of previous Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s time in office. New data from the… The post Half of Canadians say restoring diplomatic ties with India was ‘right move’ as economic issues take priority ...| Angus Reid Institute
Stay informed with the latest breaking news from Afghanistan. Politics, business, sports, and culture updates in English – all in one place.| Ariana News
LNG prices must fall to absorb wave of supply (Bloomberg) Russia attacks Ukraine’s gas and electricity systems (FT) BP prevails in arbitration over Venture Global (Bloomberg) EU energy firms press for climate law to be axed (Reuters) Shandong crude terminal hit by U.S. sanctions (Bloomberg) China crude oil inventory building supported prices (EIA) EU/China trade … Continue reading Best in Energy – 10 October 2025| JKempEnergy.com
For the Pacific Islands region (also known as Oceania), which includes countries like Fiji, Samoa, and Tuvalu, the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) is undoubtedly the most important regional organization. PIF creates venues where Pacific Island countries gather to make and issue communal decisions on regional and international issues, and most of the Pacific’s significant statements on climate change, sovereignty, statehood, and a range of other matters are released through PIF. The annual PIF L...| Global Taiwan Institute
Stay informed with the latest breaking news from Afghanistan. Politics, business, sports, and culture updates in English – all in one place.| Ariana News
Stay informed with the latest breaking news from Afghanistan. Politics, business, sports, and culture updates in English – all in one place.| Ariana News
Stay informed with the latest breaking news from Afghanistan. Politics, business, sports, and culture updates in English – all in one place.| Ariana News
The post Trump’s Iran Gamble Pays Off as WWIII Doomsayers Now Praise Israel-Hamas Ceasefire appeared first on Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft.| Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft
The post Reviving U.S.-Iran Diplomacy Difficult Despite Trump’s ‘Hand of Friendship’ appeared first on Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft.| Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft
For the first time since the fall […] The post Mutual Respect: Towards a New Diplomatic Chapter Between Lebanon and Syria appeared first on Nowlebanon.| Nowlebanon
Two years after the 2023–24 war between […]| Nowlebanon
US President Donald Trump has nominated New York businessman Benjamin Landa as the United States’ next ambassador to Hungary.| DailyNewsHungary
Hungary and the US celebrate 100 years of friendship and cooperation:| DailyNewsHungary
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev have agreed to hold a bilateral meeting in Tajikistan, according to Russia’s state news agency TASS, citing the Kremlin.| Modern Diplomacy
Ukraine’s vast mineral resources, including major reserves of lithium, titanium, uranium, graphite, and rare earth elements. (Image Source: Visual Capitalist; https://www.visualcapitalist.com/mapped-ukraines-mineral-resources/) By Luca Mórocz (“Lucy”) The Argument for Sovereignty and National Identity The Russia-Ukraine war remains unresolved with three key factors shaping the trajectory: the balance of military power on the battlefield, economic and military […]| American University: Journal of International Service
John Maresca and Ida Manton argue Putin must be defeated militarily before diplomacy, urging sustained Western support for Ukraine's independence. The post Ambassador John Maresca and Ida Manton on the War in Ukraine first appeared on Columbia University Press Blog.| Columbia University Press Blog
The European Commission president appears to be winning the U.S. president’s ear on Ukraine, but that comes at a price.| POLITICO
Excerpts from books, films, television, and other websites to inspire your role-playing. Also original fiction, game design ideas, and commentary.| Dojo Darelir, the School of Xenograg the Sorcerer
Written by Eloise Phillips. This article examines the 2025 Taiwan–Guam cultural exchange, led by Taiwan’s National Museum of Prehistory, which wove song, canoe building, and shared practices into i…| Taiwan Insight
Russia accuses Poland of "political games" after Warsaw closes borders with Belarus.| DailyNewsHungary
Egypt's strategic location and role as a key energy supplier make it vital for Türkiye's regional influence and energy security| Türkiye Today
– Adeeba Hasan, Asad Naushad Khan ABSTRACT The intersection of warfare and legislation poses significant challenges in balancing national security with legal and ethical standards. Section 125 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which criminalizes waging war against an Asiatic power allied with or at peace with India, epitomizes this complexity. Rooted in colonial-era concerns, … Continue reading WARFARE AND LEGISLATION: IPC SECTION 125’S STANCE ON ASIATIC POWER CONFLICTS| The Criminal Law Blog
Peter Betts’ posthumous book highlights his extensive experience in climate diplomacy, emphasizing relationship-building and the complexities of global negotiations.| A greener life, a greener world
Written by Meng Kit Tang. This article explores a different kind of diplomacy in Taiwan-China relations. When people-to-people contact is grounded in transparency and democratic safeguards, it beco…| Taiwan Insight
Written by Neeraj Mehra. This article discusses Taiwan’s untapped potential in India’s booming outbound tourism market, highlighting shared cultural ties, natural attractions, and democratic values…| Taiwan Insight
Written by Yenting Lin. This article examines the misinterpretation and misuse of UN Resolution 2758, which defines China’s representation in the UN but not the status of Taiwan. But it has b…| Taiwan Insight
Written by Jess Marinaccio. This article examines how Taiwan’s post-1949 expansion into Pacific fisheries, amid shifting maritime laws and Pacific decolonisation, led to frequent illegal fishing in…| Taiwan Insight
France's foreign ministry said Sunday it would summon the US ambassador after he criticised the government for what he said was its insufficient action| Digital Journal
President Donald Trump on Friday tapped close political aide Sergio Gor as US ambassador to India, sending one of his feared enforcers at a delicate time| Digital Journal
Indian diplomacy must target integration of deep manufacturing and trade —not wide but shallow partnerships.| Policy Circle
Keep our news free from ads and paywalls by making a donation to support our work!| Notes From Poland
The U.S. president’s desire to be “peacemaker-in-chief” is based on a profound fallacy: that peace merely entails an end to fighting.| POLITICO
"We are beginning to see signs of a potential collapse of (Ukrainian) lines that are buckling"| Responsible Statecraft
Last week, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa met Chairman Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang for a summit marking 50 years of diplomatic ties between the E.U. and China. The affair demonstrated just how tense their relationship has become, battered by trade imbalances, export controls on critical […]| China Digital Times (CDT)
Plastic pollution is a "grave, growing and under-recognised danger" to health that is costing the world at least $1.5 trillion a year, experts warned in a| MUSER PRESS
A year after releasing a damning report against Hamas, a senior UN official sought to “balance” the issue by criticizing Israel for its actions in Gaza and| www.israelhayom.com
The foreign policy world is still making sense of the Trump Administration’s massive cuts to the US State Department last week. Under Secretary of State Marco Rubio, nearly 1500 employeesR…| The Duck of Minerva
Written by Thomas Ching-Wei TU. This second part of the article presents possible suggestions for promoting Taiwan-Vatican relations. For instance, it could review the visa difficulties of foreign …| Taiwan Insight
Written by Thomas Ching-Wei TU. This two-part article reflects on Taiwan’s diplomacy with the Holy See from a high-level politics perspective and examines how Taiwan can enhance cooperation. …| Taiwan Insight
Written by Dr. Zsuzsa Anna Ferenczy. This article argues that Taiwan should adopt a pragmatic approach in its relations with the Vatican and the EU more generally. Taiwan should pursue shared human…| Taiwan Insight
It's time once again for a visit to the Wargaming Room. In this episode, three recent graduates of the AY23 Resident Course at the U.S. Army War College share the wargame they developed as part of the Carlisle Scholars Program. Giovanni Corrado, Ian Hopper and Kent Park are in the studio to discuss the impetus and goal of their Strategy Simulation Exercise. Joined by podcast editor Ron Granieri, the three game creators share how the exercise demonstrates how policy is made at many different l...| A Better Peace: The War Room Podcast
Written by Elizabeth Frost. This article examines how Taiwan’s ambitious offshore wind energy development strengthens its collaboration with Europe and shapes its global climate identity. It …| Taiwan Insight
By Anthony Ho-fai Li. This article explores why the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has been so committed to the aggressive target of domestic solar energy installation despite intensified contr…| Taiwan Insight
The Taliban must alter their zero-sum mentality and seriously commit to bringing peace to Afghanistan before it is too late. The post Why Do Taliban Continue to Kill If They Are Serious about Peace? appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.| Foreign Policy Journal
Much-anticipated Istanbul talks fall flat as Russian leader refuses to attend.| POLITICO
Central Asian Perspectives on the Russo-Ukraine War| cftni.org
After similar outreach to Sunnis, the pontiff's 2021 meeting with Shia's Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani transcended boundaries and fostered co-existence| Responsible Statecraft
Last Thursday we wrapped up the Grenzland Diplomacy play-by-post game we were playing for the last few days. At least for the season.So the Grenzland campaign (tl.: Borderland) is an ODnD campaign run by Wanderer Bill for the last few years. There already was a lot of history that has been happening in this campaign, […]| Stuffed Crocodile
Germany reopens its embassy in Damascus, it closed it to pressure the secular government of Assad to handover the country to Al Qaeda. The post Mission Accomplished – Germany Back to Syria appeared first on Syria News.| Syria News
Image Credit: CE Energy News As the United States seeks to strengthen its global leadership in energy innovation, small modular reactors (SMRs) emerge as a powerful tool of diplomatic engagement in…| Georgetown Security Studies Review
At the 2025 Soft Power Index, John Kerry commends the UAE’s climate leadership while urging global leaders to step up their efforts against climate change.”| A greener life, a greener world
Written by Ian Yi-Rong Su. Taiwan is enhancing its New Southbound Policy (NSP) in response to Chinese threats, focusing on sharing economy, technology, and youth empowerment. The NSP strengthens ti…| Taiwan Insight
Canada’s premiers travelled to Washington, D.C. to negotiate with Republican senators, lawmakers and business groups in the hopes of persuading U.S. President Donald Trump to rescind his pledge to impose crippling tariffs on Canadian imports.| True North
This memoir traces Mahbubani's rise from poverty to diplomatic success in meritocratic Singapore but lacks deep political analysis and engagement with opposing views.| E-International Relations
An interactive look at Article 6.8 of the Paris Agreement and its potential to bring about a transition to climate-smart trade, finance, and everyday economics, in all regions. Thursday, November 2…| Climate Civics
Written by Raian Hossain. This article examines Taiwan’s relations and engagement in South Asia, with reference to the cases of India and Bangladesh. It argues that Taiwan has great potential…| Taiwan Insight
In addition, equipment shipments are delayed, potentially disrupting next-generation iPhone production in India.| Rest of World
Afghanistan’s Qoshtepa Canal and Water Security in Central Asia| cftni.org
In the German city of Lüderitz, South West German Africa, Kaiserin Wilcox recieves the following letter: My esteemed Kaiserin, I write to you in some haste, as we find ourselves in tumultuous times. You have certainly heard that the powers of Europe are at war, and as yet, there is no formal alliance between any … Continue reading GGMM Diplomacy Game: Spring, 1941| The Knights Semantic
War in Europe seemed inevitable. The armies of each nation had prepared themselves for the on coming battle, one that would hopefully be short. However, a small group of leaders realized the danger there was in the instigation of war amoungst the powers of Europe. Premier du Croissant met with his adversary, Abdul Hamid of … Continue reading GGMM Diplomacy Game: Spring, 1901| The Knights Semantic
The year is 1900. Europe has been at a relative peace for some time. However, underneath this era of growth and prosperity, a perfect storm is brewing. Technological innovation accelerates the growth in tension as each neighbor grows uneasy with its neighbors. Nations go to war for three reasons; fear, self-interest, and pride. It only … Continue reading Introduction to the GGMM Diplomacy Game: Pressure Rising in Europe| The Knights Semantic
During a recent Diplomatic Discussion at UNC-Chapel Hill, former U.S. Ambassador to the European Union Stuart Eizenstat '64 shared insights from his recent book, "The Art of Diplomacy: How American Negotiators Reached Historic Agreements that Changed the World."| College of Arts and Sciences
MANY HAVE TRIED to pin Trump to Heritage’s “Project 2025.” The Trump campaign has not only refused to endorse Project 2025—they have refused to endorse any detailed policy plan whatsoever. Trump pr…| The Scholar's Stage
At the Budapest EPC Meeting, Von der Leyen outlines a strategic vision for Europe's future, focusing on innovation, unity, and sustainable growth.| The European Times News
The Republican senator said it would “take a Democratic president” to commit American troops to defend the Saudi kingdom, according to a new book.| Reason.com
Written by Elizabeth Frost. This article highlights Taiwan’s unfulfilled potential to gain international recognition through climate action. One possible reason is the gap between its impress…| Taiwan Insight
Written by Eason Leung. This article examines the unofficial diplomacy of Taiwan in Eastern Europe. It identifies a flexible approach of Taiwan in dealing with various Eastern European nations R…| Taiwan Insight
Adele Tomlin offers a definitive analysis of the future of the Tibet-Qinghai Plateau that contextualizes Gelug dominance of Tibetan politics in 60 years of failed US diplomacy and Sino-Gelug impasse| Tea House
If Harris wins the election in November, she is likely to continue the Biden administration’s approach to Pyongyang. That would be a mistake.| thediplomat.com
Written by Mariah Thornton. This article presents an optimistic case for Taiwan-UK relations under the new government. Labour’s holistic view of security offers room for Taiwan to provide val…| Taiwan Insight
On 20 June 2022, the United Nations (UN) General Assembly adopted resolution 76/269, declaring June 24 of each year the International Day of Women in Diplomacy. The UN resolution recognizes the contributions that women make to diplomacy; it notes their global underrepresentation in this field and invites member states and other stakeholders to observe the day in a manner they consider appropriate, including through education and activities that raise public awareness, to promote the “full...| HillNotes
Colombia and Sweden celebrate 150 years of diplomatic ties with historic agreements and a symbolic visit of ARC Gloria to the Stockholm harbour.| The City Paper Bogotá
I was wrong about wikileaks cablegate| The Grumpy Troll
What does the war in Gaza mean for the country at home and abroad? Natan Sachs on resilience, doubt, and the challenge of preventing the next October 7.| The Signal
As we near the end of Week 1 of the COP28, there is consensus that ambition needs to rise quickly. Accelerated timelines & mobilization of expanded funds for transformational climate action are…| Climate Value Exchange
