The closed-door meeting, held on Friday, marks a stark turn from Trump’s earlier public remarks suggesting full U.S. backing for Ukraine’s territorial ambitions. Just weeks ago, after the UN General Assembly in September, Trump had speculated that Ukraine might “take back all of its territory.” But Friday’s discussion, as described by multiple sources briefed on […] The post Trump Pressures Zelenskiy to Cede Land to Russia in Tense Meeting appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.| Modern Diplomacy
On Monday Hamas set free 20 alive hostages and later returned bodies of rest of the deceased hostages as per phase one of TRUMP’s 20-point peace plan. Israel on its part released 250 Palestinians serving various terms in Israeli prisons as well as 1700 other prisoners who were captured during Israeli onslaught on the coastal […] The post Trump’s Gaza Plan Presents a Central Challenge: The Disarming of Hamas appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.| Modern Diplomacy
In the mid-20th century, two countries—France and Germany—that had fought horrendous wars with one another for the past 70 years initiated an extraordinary experiment. Without signing a formal defense treaty, they started to weave their political, industrial, and military futures together on a step-by-step basis. As a result, the two countries established a strategic entente […] The post A Strategic Entente: Lessons from the Franco–German Partnership for Japan and South Korea appeared...| Modern Diplomacy
When Donald Trump returns as President of the United States in 2025, the existing security structure in Europe is again experiencing uncertainty. The threat that the United States could reduce its military commitments in NATO is no longer just a discourse and now looks like it’s already underway. Referring to the IISS (2025), if the […] The post After the American Shield: Europe’s Quest for Strategic Autonomy appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.| Modern Diplomacy
Russia’s foreign policy framework places emphasis on adopting a plurality of approaches, including serious dialogues through conventional diplomacy, to all kinds of disputes and has taken concrete steps to coordinate the resolution of those in the Arab world. After lengthy preparations toward hosting the “Russia-Arab world” summit, primarily aimed at discussing regional security and energy […] The post Failure of Russia-Arab League Summit: Cultural Divergences and Orientations on Brok...| Modern Diplomacy
Thieves broke into the Louvre museum in Paris on Sunday by using a crane to smash a window, stealing valuable jewelry from the area housing the French crown jewels before escaping on motorbikes. The French government highlighted concerns about security, noting a lack of investment in the museum, which had 8.7 million visitors in 2024. […] The post The Louvre’s Lost Treasure: A Daring Daylight Heist Stuns Paris appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.| Modern Diplomacy
The Israeli military conducted air strikes and artillery fire in southern Gaza on Sunday, raising doubts about a potential U. S.-mediated ceasefire that had begun on October 11. Israel claims the strikes were a response to Hamas militants who had attacked Israeli soldiers in Rafah, destroying tunnels and military structures. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated […] The post Ceasefire Under Strain as Israel Strikes Targets in Gaza appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.| Modern Diplomacy
In 2011, the Arab world erupted in a wave of uprisings that came to define a generation’s struggle for freedom. From Tunis to Cairo, young people gathered in city squares to challenge decades of authoritarian rule. The Arab Spring symbolized the power of collective action to shatter political stagnation. A little over a decade later, […] The post A Revolution Without a Square: Gen Z’s New Playbook appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.| Modern Diplomacy
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has officially launched Pulse of Africa (POA) — a new pan-African media platform designed to reshape how Africa is seen and heard. The initiative, unveiled in Addis Ababa, positions Ethiopia at the forefront of a growing continental movement to reclaim Africa’s global narrative and challenge long-standing stereotypes in international media. […] The post Ethiopia Launches ‘Pulse of Africa’ to Redefine the Continent’s Global Narrative appeared fir...| Modern Diplomacy
The shooting of Charlie Kirk, a right-wing activist and founder of Turning Point USA, has attracted global attention. It didn’t take long for the media to rush to write narratives related to the shooting of Charlie Kirk. This tragedy is not only a sad news, it has transformed into a political stage that reveals the […] The post The Shooting of Charlie Kirk: When Tragedy Becomes a Political Narrative Commodity appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.| Modern Diplomacy
In the digital age, mass protests across the globe have been significantly influenced by two powerful forces: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and social media.| Modern Diplomacy
In a highly unusual step, the Dutch government announced on Monday that it will take control of chipmaker Nexperia, citing fears that sensitive technology could be transferred to its Chinese parent company, Wingtech Technology Co.| Modern Diplomacy
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
Hamas officials arrived in Egypt for talks with Israel aimed at halting the Gaza war and securing the release of hostages, under a U.S.-backed peace plan led by President Donald Trump.| Modern Diplomacy
Quietly and in a near-reverse of expectations, artificial intelligence (AI) could be sewing together a new type of global cohesion — one which is not based on treaties, but on technology.| Modern Diplomacy
Britain’s Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) says it will strengthen its trade defences even before new legislation gives it more powers.| Modern Diplomacy
Swiss Defence Minister Martin Pfister has called on lawmakers to move forward with loosening restrictions on arms exports, arguing that Switzerland’s credibility as a security partner is on the line.| Modern Diplomacy
Steven Simoni’s transformation from Silicon Valley entrepreneur to defense contractor reflects how the tech industry itself is being reshaped by war and geopolitics.| Modern Diplomacy
World Liberty Financial, a crypto venture linked to Trump's family, plans to introduce a debit card that connects crypto assets with everyday spending| Modern Diplomacy
Asia Attracts $100 Billion in Capital as Investors Diversify Beyond U.S.| Modern Diplomacy
Global investors are redirecting funds to Asia, excluding China, with around $100 billion flowing into the region over the past nine months.| Modern Diplomacy
Manufacturing activity across Asia weakened in September, highlighting the strain on economies that depend heavily on global trade.| Modern Diplomacy
Russia is accelerating its pivot to Asia by boosting liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to China, despite heavy Western sanctions.| Modern Diplomacy
Marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day, President Bola Tinubu addressed the nation with an attempt to reassure citizens exhausted by months of economic turmoil.| Modern Diplomacy
Hegseth clashes with U.S. officers, calls for resignations over disagreements| Modern Diplomacy
The bilateral relationship with the United States is extensive but is undergoing strain as trade has become a security variable.| Modern Diplomacy
U. S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized military leadership, calling for resignations from commanders who do not support his agenda.| Modern Diplomacy
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