Diplomacy
Uruguay’s Historic Pivot Amidst Great Power Competition
In early February 2026, Chinese President Xi Jinping received Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi in Beijing, marking a deepening of bilateral ties between China and...
How Cultural Diplomacy Shapes a Country’s Global Image
In international relations, a country’s reputation often matters as much as its power. Long before official statements are read or treaties signed, opinions are...
Oman Talks: A Last Diplomatic Off-Ramp for Iran and the U.S.?
Iran and the United States are heading into high-stakes negotiations in Oman on Friday with expectations low and risks high. The talks, focused formally...
Is Soft Power the New Hard Power? Decoding Brand Finance’s 2026 Rankings
While the world fixates on tariffs, sanctions, and military posturing, a quieter shift is reshaping international influence. At the World Economic Forum in Davos...
Ukraine, Russia Resume “Productive” Peace Talks in Abu Dhabi
Ukraine and Russia began a second day of U.S.-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, aimed at ending Europe’s most destructive conflict since...
Beyond Government Channels: How Beijing’s Think Tanks Wage Diplomacy by Other Means
Think tanks with Chinese characteristics are strategic instruments that integrate academic research with the guidance of the ruling Communist Party of China. They play...
Xi urges ‘equal, multipolar world’ in talks with Uruguay’s Orsi
Chinese President Xi Jinping called on China and Uruguay to work together to advance an “equal and orderly multipolar world” as he met Uruguayan...
How China’s Military Diplomacy Uses Foreign Officer Education to Expand Its Global Role
China pursues a “military diplomacy” strategy as part of its vision to enhance its global security role, based on the “Global Security Initiative” launched...
Vietnam, EU upgrade ties amid U.S. tariff pressures
Vietnam and the European Union agreed on Thursday to elevate their diplomatic relationship, a largely symbolic move that carries political significance as both sides...
Trump Says US, South Korea Will ‘Work Something Out’ After Tariff Threat
President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the United States and South Korea would “work something out” following his surprise announcement that U.S. tariffs on...