Germany Seeks Fairer Trade Reset With China
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Berlin wants deeper and fairer economic cooperation with China as he met Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing, signaling...
A Much Needed Letter to a Young Poet in Africa
“There is no sense talking about “being true to yourself” until you are sure what voice you are being true to. It takes hard...
Between Peace Diplomacy and Narrative Warfare: Aliyev’s Current Messaging
In his recent interview with France 24, Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev had an opportunity to reinforce two distinct diplomatic tracks: the peace process with...
Xi’s Iowa Letter Signals Grassroots Reset in U.S.–China Ties
In a message to longtime friends in Iowa, Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed that people-to-people exchanges between China and the United States would endure...
What Thucydides Teaches Us About Great-Power Rivalry
Thucydides was acutely aware of the enduring relevance of his work. In the opening pages of his History of the Peloponnesian War, he writes that...
From the US-Led Rules-Based Order to Multipolar International Law
Recently, Prime Minister Mark Carney, perhaps the ultimate liberal insider, gave a seminal speech at Davos, declaring the demise of the rules-based international order...
The Paradox of Internationally-led Peacebuilding
Peacebuilding is a necessary effort to be achieved as it ensures a harmonious life for humankind, yet it is not easy to achieve. In...
When Writing Letters to Corporations Gets You Labeled a Terrorist
Francesca Albanese's children, ages 12 and 9, can no longer run freely around their Tunisia neighborhood. Her U.S. bank account is closed. Her $700,000...
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...