Diplomacy
Washington’s New Asian Partner Was Once Its Greatest Defeat
When Vietnam’s top leader, To Lam stood beside Trump at the White House in February 2026, the photograph captured things far beyond diplomatic pragmatism....
Why Growing United States China Cooperation Could Reshape the Global Order
Recent meetings between United States President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have revived debate about whether the world is moving toward a...
Russia Deepens Engagement With Afghan Taliban Through “Full Partnership” Strategy
Russia has announced that it is building a “full fledged partnership” with Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban authorities, marking a significant shift in regional diplomacy.
The announcement...
Turkey and Armenia Ease Trade Barriers in Step Toward Regional Normalisation
Turkey has taken a significant step toward normalising relations with Armenia by lifting certain customs restrictions, opening the door for more direct trade between...
AI Rivalry and Distrust Limit Expectations for Trump Xi Summit
Artificial intelligence is expected to become a central issue during talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing this...
Trump Says Iran Ceasefire on ‘Life Support’ as Peace Prospects Fade
Prospects for a diplomatic breakthrough between the United States and Iran weakened sharply after U.S. President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Tehran was...
Africa and Europe’s Most Important Meeting of 2026 Opens in Eswatini
For the first time in its history, the Africa-EU Parliamentary Assembly is holding its inaugural plenary session — not in Brussels, not in Strasbourg,...
Macron and Ruto Strengthen Ties at Nairobi Africa-France Summit
The 2026 Africa France summit in Nairobi marks a significant diplomatic moment in the evolving relationship between Europe and Africa. For the first time,...
Nobel Peace Prize 2026: Why a Nomination Is Not a Trophy
The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize is already carrying the weight of a turbulent world. The Norwegian Nobel Institute has confirmed that 287 candidates have...
Singapore’s Passion Made Possible Campaign: A Case of Public Diplomacy
How does a tiny city-state with no natural resources become a global powerhouse? Yes, it’s Singapore. A country sits strategically between Malaysia and Indonesia in Southeast Asia. More importantly it is surrounded by larger neighbors yet...