More: Diplomacy
Is the US Deinstitutionalizing Foreign Policy Making at its Own Peril?
The systematic and institutionalized architecture that evolved over the years in the US to coordinate, prepare, and implement foreign policy began to erode under...
China rejects US gunboat diplomacy
China adopts a stance rejecting the US militarization of the Middle East, viewing the increasing American bases and military buildup in the region as...
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...
Quiet talks, loud guns: The shifting momentum toward US-Iran conflict
Iran and the United States are moving closer to military conflict as diplomatic efforts regarding Tehran’s nuclear program appear to be failing. Officials from...
Is the world seeking peace outside the UN? Explore the Peace Council Initiative
US President Trump's announcement of the creation of the so-called "Peace Council," involving several countries, including Morocco, sparks a deep debate that goes beyond...
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...
Tracing Peace Agreements Through Travel
Travel is often associated with leisure, discovery, and escape. Yet some of the world’s most meaningful journeys lead not to beaches or skylines, but...
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...
Russia Sees No “Bright Future” for U.S. Economic Ties, Eyes BRICS Alternatives
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday that while Moscow remains open to cooperation with the United States, he sees little prospect for...
Beyond Government Channels: How Beijing’s Think Tanks Wage Diplomacy by Other Means
Think tanks with Chinese characteristics are strategic instruments that integrate academic research with the guidance of the ruling Communist Party of China. They play...