The Diplomatique Internationale of Seinfeld
The American situational comedy, Seinfeld, which basically dominated television in the 1990s and still enjoys a healthy residual life in reruns all around the...
Journal of Rising Powers – A Global South Policy Initiative
“There will be no bloc of ‘emerging economies’ rising up to challenge the Western order. But what comes next may be more chaotic and...
Choosing ‘the better evil’? The contrast effect and the relative nature of soft power
It is an established article of faith in the discipline of international relations that in formulating their foreign policies, in selecting certain courses of...
Diplomacy of the conscience: The Holy See at the United Nations
7 February 2017 – Ever since 1964, when it was informally accepted to the United Nations General Assembly, the Holy See has...
The International Women’s Club of Moscow
“Nothing brings me more happiness than trying to help the most vulnerable people in society. It is a goal and an essential part of...
The Future of ASEM and its Vision for the 21st Century
For two decades ASEM has played a key role as a forum for dialogue and cooperation connecting Asia with Europe. ASEM’s value and continuing...
Hungry of Hungary – One (senti)mental journey
Some days ago, I achieved historical continuity between Hungary and Indonesia — well, at least in connection to my father and me. How so?...
The New Arctic Governance
Despite many predictions to the contrary, the Arctic has emerged today as a zone of cooperation. At the core of regional stability and security...
Millennial Summit: Pope Francis’ meeting with Patriarch Kirill
Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church, and Patriarch Kirill, Moscow’s and Russia’s Orthodox Patriarch, met in the VIP room of the Havana...
Vatican Diplomacy: Cardinal Parolin
With his ideas and vision, the Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, reveals and clarifies the Holy See’s geopolitics. Firstly, as experienced diplomat,...