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Why Ukraine’s Security Depends on Power, Not Promises
In mid-November, President Trump proposed a peace plan for the war in Ukraine consisting of twenty-eight points. Why twenty-eight? Why is it twenty-eight? Easy!...
“Dignity” and “Thought”: When the American President Declares War on Reason
“All our dignity consists in thought.”-Blaise Pascal, Pensées
It’s a New Year. For the most part, penetrating thought remains the veiled province of academic specialists....
A Mediator in the Middle: Oman Navigates the Saudi-UAE Rift
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Oman’s foreign minister met with his Saudi counterpart in Riyadh to discuss advancing a political solution to the Yemen crisis, a day after...
Russia’s Military Diplomacy in Africa: High Risk, Low Reward, Limited Impact
The South African Institute of International Affairs, a Johannesburg-based foreign policy think tank, has released a special report on Russia-Africa relations. According to the...
The Case for a UN Secretary-General Who Champions Mediation
UN member states in New York kicked off the process for nominations for candidates for the new Secretary-General on 25 November. A defining news...
Euroscepticism and the Far Right: Rethinking the Future of EU Foreign Policy
From protest to power, Euroscepticism and the far right are reshaping Europe’s political soul, challenging integration, redefining sovereignty, and forcing a critical rethinking of...
Flowers as Tools of Soft Diplomacy: Bringing Countries Together Through Shared Symbols in 2025
Flowers are a universal language of empathy and connection in a world that is becoming more and more divided. They continue to play a...
Eurovision 2026: Identity, Norms, and Digital Activism in Europe’s Cultural Diplomacy
The Eurovision likes to sell itself as a glittering exercise in European unity, colorful, loud, proudly diverse, and (officially) above politics. Yet anyone who...
India Opens Door to Chinese Talent as Modi Rebalances Amid U.S. Tariff Pressure
India has quietly eased visa restrictions for Chinese professionals, a striking shift after years of severe scrutiny following the 2020 border clashes. The move...
Taiwan Deputy Foreign Minister Makes Secret Israel Visit
Taiwan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Francois Wu reportedly made a previously unpublicised trip to Israel recently, according to sources. Taiwan, which has limited formal diplomatic...