From Conference Tables to Cyberspace: The Shift to Hybrid Diplomacy
Diplomacy has always been conceived as an activity that occurs behind closed doors, smoothed corridors, and secret discussions among ambassadors. However, in the 21st...
Soft Power vs. Hard Power: Dominance in 21st Century Diplomacy
The debate in international relations and defense strategy between soft power and hard power has almost never faded away from the center. Joseph Nye,...
The Quiet Stage: Malaysia, Qatar, Turkey and the Diplomacy That Talks
In a world often dictated by posturing and firepower, the quiet force of mediation rarely makes headlines—but its impact endures. From grain corridors to...
Boosting Trade and Diplomacy: Russia-Ghana Relations Enter New Phase
In this insightful interview with Modern Diplomacy, H.E. Sergei Berdnikov, the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Ghana, discussed aspects of...
Addressing Acute Food Shortages Through Progressive Diplomacy
The specter of global food insecurity looms larger than ever, with 783 million people facing chronic hunger and 18 hunger hotspots—spanning Central America, Sub-Saharan...
Pakistan Assumes UNSC Presidency: A Beacon of Responsibility in Troubled Times
On July 1, 2025, Pakistan assumed the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)—a position that comes not only with responsibility but...
Beyond Rhetoric: BRICS Faces Test on Multipolar Commitment
For the past few years, United States global dominance has been of much concern for the BRICS group (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South...
Crisis Diplomacy: Global Power Plays in South Asia and Middle East Conflicts
In the multipolar era, every war serves as a flashpoint through which the evolving balance of power is tested and contested. The recent escalation...
Diplomacy is Key to Resolving the World’s Humanitarian Crises
The world today faces a cascade of humanitarian and refugee crises driven by conflicts, climate change, and systemic inequalities. Millions of people have been...
Security for Resources: A New Era in Foreign Policy and Critical Mineral Diplomacy
In an age defined by the race for clean energy technologies, critical minerals have emerged as both a geopolitical asset and a bargaining chip....