Historically voicing support for Palestine, much like Europe, the Gulf's rhetoric needs to translate into decisive action.| POLITICO
The Tory leader focused her questions on ties between the British ambassador to Washington and the disgraced financier.| POLITICO
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
Pacific Islands leaders hold an influential summit in the Solomons on Wednesday, with nations split over China’s growing role in the region and alleged meddling in the meeting. Alongside its 18 member states including key players Australia and New Zealand, gatherings of the Pacific Islands Forum are typically attended by dozens more countries as observers […] The post Pacific Islands leaders hold summit clouded by China tensions appeared first on Digital Journal.| Digital Journal
The king of Bhutan and his government are building a "great vajra" of diplomacy, starting with Vietnam| Tea House
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
Applying a new label to an old problem does not transform the problem. Nor does it grant the U.S. president or the U.S. military expanded legal authority to kill civilians. The post Using Labels, Not Law, to Justify Lethal Force: Inside the Venezuelan Boat Strike appeared first on Just Security.| Just Security
In the U.S.-China contest for global leadership, Congress can determine whether the DFC remains on the sidelines or becomes a central player. The post Washington Balks While Beijing Builds: Reauthorizing the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation appeared first on Just Security.| Just Security
The U.S.-China AI rivalry raises urgent questions for global stability, intensifying fragmentation, chip chokepoints and global AI governance. The post Dueling Strategies for Global AI Leadership? What the U.S. and China Action Plans Reveal appeared first on Just Security.| Just Security
The Trump administration’s extraordinary lethal attack on a purported drug smuggling vessel – and its vow that it is the start of a campaign – raise significant legal issues. The post Legal Issues Raised by a Lethal U.S. Military Attack in the Caribbean appeared first on Just Security.| Just Security
More than two dozen western countries have signalled that they are ready to send troops in the event of a ceasefire in Ukraine “to guarantee peace”, according to French President Emmanuel Macron.| Channel 4 News
At which point exactly did the aims of the allied powers in the Second World War change from what they were initially to the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany and the other members of the Axis? When did the ‘big three’ agree together that one of their main aims was to remove Hitler and the Nazis from power? I’ve been trying to figure out when this was-certainly (I think) by the Tehran Conference, but had this been jointly agreed before then?| Recent Questions - History Stack Exchange
In late March 2025, a delegation of Taiwanese trade experts landed in Nigeria’s commercial hub of Lagos. The arrival of high-profile dignitaries was not televised and no press conference was arranged, but it marked the second mission in five months. The visits are a telling sign of Taiwan’s intensifying effort to maintain a vital relationship with Africa’s largest economy. The post Taiwan’s Soft Power Gamble in Nigeria appeared first on Global Taiwan Institute.| Global Taiwan Institute
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 becomes strategic. This article argues that Taiwan should shape engagement to build trust, defuse propaganda and complement hard deterrence with soft resilience. Continue reading| 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. The author proposes that easing visas, improving air connectivity, boosting targeted marketing, and fostering educational exchanges may expand tourism, strengthen Taiwan’s soft power, and advance its New Southbound Policy goals.Continue reading| 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 been used by Beijing to endorse the "One China Policy". Pushback against China's interpretation has begun to emerge in recent years as Taiwan's contributions to international society are recognised. Continue reading| 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 incidents. These disputes complicated diplomatic ties, engaged both allies and non-recognisers of the ROC, mobilised diaspora communities, and entrenched fisheries, both legal and illegal, as central to Taiwan-Pacific relations.Continue reading| Taiwan Insight
After years of avoiding the issue to preserve ties with Turkey, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday acknowledged for the first time that he recognizes the Armenian genocide carried out during World War I by the precursor to modern-day Turkey, the Ottoman Empire. Netanyahu made the statement in an interview with American podcaster Patrick Bet-David. […] The post Netanyahu recognizes Armenian Genocide in latest Turkey-Israel row appeared first on www.israelhayom.com.| www.israelhayom.com
The 12-day war between Israel and Iran in 2025 shattered long-held assumptions, thrusting U.S.–Iran relations into uncharted territory. The conflict, a dramatic escalation of decades-long tensions, has left the Middle East teetering on the edge of broader instability. As the dust settles, the United States faces a critical juncture in its approach to Iran — one that could redefine the region for decades. Four plausible scenarios loom large, each carrying profound implications for global s...| Responsible Statecraft
On June 27, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda signed a peace agreement in Washington, brokered by the United States. About a month later, on August 1, they agreed to a Regional Economic Integration Framework — another U.S.-brokered initiative linking the peace process to cross-border economic cooperation. All of this has been heralded as a “historic turning point” that could end years of conflict in eastern Congo between the M23 rebel movement, backed by Rwanda, and the ...| Responsible Statecraft
Fair Observer Chief Strategy Officer Peter Isackson and former Swiss Ambassador Jean-Daniel Ruch discuss the Twelve-Day War between Israel and Iran, its deeper historical roots and the shifting global power dynamics around it. Drawing on his previous experience as ambassador to Serbia, Montenegro, Israel and Turkey, Ruch places the conflict in the long continuum of… Continue reading FO° Talks: Europe Watches Silently as Israel Continues to Bomb Gaza The post FO° Talks: Europe Watches Sile...| Fair Observer
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
The Trump-brokered deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan signals public US involvement in one of Europe’s most protracted conflicts. But the ceremony may have come too soon, triggering dynamics that could threaten lasting peace.| European Council on Foreign Relations
Indian diplomacy must target integration of deep manufacturing and trade —not wide but shallow partnerships.| Policy Circle
Qatar's diplomatic ties with conflicting parties, persistence, and carefully targeted incentives continues to make it one of the few credible mediators.| Manara Magazine
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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
Russia took 42.5 square miles of Ukraine’s Donetsk region on Tuesday, making its biggest advance in Ukraine since May 2024. Indeed, Russia took territory in one day that it normally would have taken in five or six days’ time. That advance follows a cascade of battlefield wins for Moscow, where Russia has chipped away at Ukrainian territory over the summer, especially in Ukraine’s Donetsk region. These ground gains could prove critical to the success — or failure — of upcoming diplom...| Responsible Statecraft
Thailand finalised the deal a week after using its current fleet of F-16s to strike military targets during border clashes with Cambodia.| South China Morning Post
Lower prices sharpen U.S./EU incentives for tougher sanctions 13 August 2025 Inflation-adjusted oil prices have fallen to the lowest since the pandemic and before that the production free-for-all before Saudi Arabia and its partners launched OPEC⁺ in 2016. Front-month Brent futures have averaged $70 per barrel so far in 2025 down from $82 in 2024 … Continue reading Oil prices slide as OPEC⁺ refocuses on market share| JKempEnergy.com
Global refining activity shifts to Asia and Mideast (Rystad) Germany probes gas market trading behaviour (Bloomberg) U.S./India oil sanctions risk discounted by traders (Reuters) Guyana starts up next floating production vessel (Reuters) Iran/Israel cyber warfare continues in the shadows (FT) Spain’s mismatched solar and transmission grid (FT) China’s growing influence in the Black Sea (RAND) … Continue reading Best in Energy – 11 August 2025| JKempEnergy.com
Global electricity demand to grow rapidly in 2025/26 (IEA) China’s energy situation in the third quarter of 2025 (NEA) U.S. government plans to rewrite emissions rules (Reuters) U.S./EU energy deal…| JKempEnergy.com
President Donald Trump announced Friday he will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin next week in Alaska, part of his ongoing push to broker a ceasefire in the grinding, three-year Ukraine war. On Saturday, August 9, Center president Paul Saunders told C-SPAN’s Washington Journal that expectations should be tempered. “My expectations are limited,” Saunders said, noting| Center for the National Interest
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
Abstract This paper examines Donald Trump's stance on foreign diplomacy, specifically his policy of utilising commercial and financial incentives to resolve conflicts and attract non-allied regimes toward the United States.…| JK Policy Institute
This week, Bertie speaks with Plastics Researcher Punyathorn ‘Arm’ Jeungsmarn about the upcoming UN Global Plastic Treaty negotiations.| Land and Climate Review
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
The deepening partnership between Russia and North Korea—fueled by Moscow’s global search for troops and weapons to sustain its invasion of Ukraine—carries profound security implications for both Europe and the Indo-Pacific region. Although Pyongyang has contributed relatively few soldiers compared to Russia’s large military force, their presence on Europe’s frontiers has raised alarm among policymakers and elites across the continent. This development also prompted South Korea’s ...| cftni.org
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
A vandalized menorah sparked an unlikely friendship between a Chilean mayor Rodrigo Weinryb and the Jewish state – and it's driving his critics crazy.| www.israelhayom.com
Roland Ceber, who was subjected to a travel ban and has been accused by the Orbán government of spying for Ukrainian intelligence, gave an interview to Átlátszó. Ceber denies the accusations and prepares for a lawsuit to overturn the ban. Source| English
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
Written by Chit Wai John MOK. This article argues that as a canonist with a missionary zeal, the new pope is more likely to make his chess moves with caution than to stir the waters. He demonstrate…| 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
On Wednesday, April 9, Georgetown community members attended a conversation with Lieutenant General Keith Kellogg, U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine, on a crucial question in their minds: Is it possible for Russia and Ukraine to secure a peace deal with the help of the U.S.? The conversation, hosted by Georgetown’s Institute of Politics and Public […] The post The Trump Approach to Russia-Ukraine appeared first on Institute of Politics and Public Service.| Institute of Politics and Public Service
They reached consensus on these fundamental principles in general terms: Gaza hostilities to conclude within two weeks, Abraham Accords expansion to include| www.israelhayom.com
13 June 2025 Some preliminary observations The United States has partially distanced itself from Israel’s military operation characterising the strikes as a “unilateral action” and emphasising that…| JKempEnergy.com
Even if there is a regime change in Iran, no new government there will survive unless it sustains and perhaps surpasses the current leadership's belligerence.| Los Angeles Times
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
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
In today's complex world, the lack of clear boundaries between domestic and foreign policy regularly pushes Canadian parliamentarians to take action on the international stage. More and more of them are engaged in direct exchanges with their foreign counterparts on issues of national and global importance. In Canada, diplomatic engagement has long been an integral part of our parliamentarians' activities, and is generally aimed at the following three objectives: exchanging ideas and best prac...| HillNotes
Much-anticipated Istanbul talks fall flat as Russian leader refuses to attend.| POLITICO
On April 23, the Center for the National Interest hosted an off-the-record dinner discussion with Georgia’s First Deputy Prime Minister Levan Davitashvili and a visiting delegation of senior Georgian officials. Moderated by Center board member and former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Iraq, and Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad, the evening brought together a select group of Washington-based experts for a frank and substantive conversation with the Georgian delegation. The discussion cov...| cftni.org
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
When in the autumn of 1931 Major Duncan McCallum and his wife Violet were travelling from Kenya to British Somaliland, the local Italian provincial governor Commendatore Massimo Adolfo Vitale hosted them in Italian Somaliland. From this encounter spurred a friendship between the British Major and the Italian Officer, with the both of them remaining in Read More| Document Blog
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
Journal of Political Risk, Vol. 12, No. 11, November 2024 By Yan Bennett Dear President-elect Trump, Congratulations on your recent victory. The American people have reaffirmed your leadership, granting you a renewed mandate to continue advancing the policies that prioritize … Continue reading →| Journal of Political Risk
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
How did Japan's authority replied to the Letter of President Filmore?| searchinginhistory.blogspot.com
What are things to known about the early leaders of the Aztecs?| searchinginhistory.blogspot.com
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
Written by Gray Sergeant. Although continuity is likely to dominate when it comes to HM government’s core cross-Strait positions, there is wide scope for the new Labour government to expand U…| Taiwan Insight
Written by Max Dixon. This article argues that dealing with Taiwan is central to the new Foreign Secretary David Lammy’s notion of progressive realism, including its security commitment to Ja…| Taiwan Insight
Written by Michael Reilly. This article argues that any marked shift in British policy towards Taiwan seems unlikely with the change in government because foreign policy has always been largely bip…| 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