Global Order
Breaking Barriers: The Case for Rethinking Geopolitical Education in India
In an era where technological paradigms shift with geopolitical winds, where design thinking must account for cultural diplomacy, and where engineering solutions intersect with...
Rebranding Canada: Public Diplomacy as a 21st Century Soft Power Strategy
In a time when military might and trade agreements are no longer the only elements determining global influence, Canada finds itself at a turning...
Grow Up Like Me: A Motivated Inspiration
In this digital era, diplomacy is no longer restricted to close-door borders between states. Today, it is just as much about winning hearts globally...
The Failures of Post-WWII Diplomacy Shaped a World in Permanent Crisis
May 8, 1945, marked not only the defeat of Nazi Germany but also the birth of a new international order. In their relentless quest...
The rise of Regionalism in World Politics: Trends and Implications
The year 2025 is proving to be a pivotal moment in the global political landscape, marking a significant shift from globalism to regionalism. As...
From Crisis to Cooperation: A Mediterranean Blueprint for the South China Sea
Authors: James Borton and Vu Hai Dang*
It was 1975, and the Mediterranean—cradle of civilizations, muse to poets, and lifeblood to millions—was in trouble. The...
Faith in the Digital Age: How AI and Social Media Are Shaping the Future of Global Diplomacy
What happens when the world's oldest traditions are combined with cutting-edge digital technologies? Faith and diplomacy could just discover their next revolution. In the...
New Turmoil in Regulating Deep Seabed Mining on the High Seas
Authors: Tom LaTourrette and Douglas Ligor*
The still potential-but-perhaps-soon-to-be-real world of seabed mining took an interesting turn in the past month. The announcement from The Metals Company that it...
Beyond Pride Diplomacy: How Asian Countries Build Their Pro‑LGBTQ Image on the Global Stage
Sneakers Diplomacy in New York
Amid the hustle of the 2024 UN General Assembly, Aiko Zhang—a young non-binary diplomat from Taiwan—chose to wear white sneakers...
Crisis of Multilateralism: Is Global Cooperation a Relic of the Past?
The promise of a globally interconnected world, fostered by decades of increasing integration, is now under serious strain. The very fabric of international cooperation...