Hungary emerges as unexpected stage for possible Trump-Putin peace talks
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday he will hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin later in the day, as Budapest begins...
Smiles Behind the Screen: How China Wins Hearts in the Virtual World
In a world where algorithms dictate what most people see, diplomatic activity now reaches far beyond the traditional settings of press conferences and embassy...
“Bridges to the East” and Africa’s Future: A Diplomatic Dialogue
Undoubtedly, after several tectonic praises for Africa, the continental organization (African Union), and its regional economic blocs, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov suddenly changed...
Beyond the Handshake: Strategic Aims of the Putin-Aliyev Meeting in Tajikistan
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev have agreed to hold a bilateral meeting in Tajikistan, according to Russia’s state news agency...
“Living in India has been both enriching and inspiring” says Ambassador Jason K.M. Hall
Ambassador Jason K.M. Hall serves as Jamaica’s High Commissioner to India, representing his nation with a vision to deepen cultural, economic, and diplomatic ties....
Can China’s Tech Diplomacy Succeed Where Cultural Diplomacy Failed?
In the last two decades, China has extensively used its cultural diplomacy to leverage its global influence to change perceptions about China globally. In...
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...