How Richard Brown, Permanent Representative of Jamaica to the United Nations Office at Geneva, is leading the way for small islands developing states The post Spearheading the Caribbean’s initiatives appeared first on UN Today.| UN Today
Trump's General Assembly speech could have been worse, but it also showed that if countries want to make the U.N. system work, they can't bank on U.S. leadership. The post Trump Signals Instrumental Approach to U.N. – But it Could Be Worse appeared first on Just Security.| Just Security
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
Written by Sophia Li. This article examines the diplomatic struggle of Taiwan in the face of China's money diplomacy and exposes the limits of China's approach in the case of Nicaragua. Taiwan's position will be a key measure of how the international system adapts or fails to adapt in the era of growing authoritarian influence.Continue reading| Taiwan Insight
Written by Jess Marinaccio. This article examines Taiwan’s fisheries during martial law, with a focus on the 1976 Jinnan No. 1 incident in New Zealand. Illegal fishing both strained Pacific diplomacy and yet revealed how fishing boats enabled individual mobility. For workers like Zhang Songhuo on Jinnan No. 1, fisheries were not solely a means of livelihood, but also a possible escape route from the authoritarian ROC during the martial law period.Continue reading| Taiwan Insight
Conflicts: Tinubu urges AU to renew focus on diplomacy By Salisu Sani-Idris President Bola Tinubu has implored the African Union (AU) to reinvigorate diplomacy as the primary and most effective means of conflict resolution in Africa. Tinubu made the call during a meeting of the AU Peace and Security Council at the level of Heads of State and Government. The meeting was held on […] News Agency of Nigeria| News Agency of Nigeria
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
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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
Despite the time gap of more than 35 years, the fall of Communist regimes in Central and Eastern Europe attracts the interest not only of experts but also of the general public. There remains a large number of historical events that have not yet been explored; the passage of time has made possible their exploration... Source| H-Diplo|RJISSF
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
The Diplomat, a taut and popular Netflix thriller which first aired in April 2023, returns to the screen for a second season on 31 October. It is cute timing for a drama based on American foreign policy, just five days before the United States votes for its next president, choosing between a feel-good but flimsy […]| Culturall
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
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
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 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
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
"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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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