More: Diplomacy
Another go for Pyongyang?
In his eagerness to distract attention from Iran and finally secure a diplomatic coup, President Trump is pivoting once again to North Korea. Three...
Could Israel’s Consulate Closure Order Escalate Its Diplomatic Rift With Britain?
Israel has ordered the British consulate in East Jerusalem to close within 30 days, while British diplomats assigned to a US led Gaza coordination...
Is Washington Sacrificing Deterrence on the Korean Peninsula for Diplomacy with Pyongyang?
On August 16, Trump abruptly commanded the Pentagon to “substantially” reduce joint military exercises between the US and South Korea (ROK). The annual Ulchi...
Kremlin Signals Possible Restart of Russia Ukraine US Peace Talks
The Kremlin said Monday that it does not rule out restarting trilateral peace talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States, although it stressed...
North Korea and Russia Open First Road Bridge, Deepening Strategic Ties
North Korea and Russia have opened their first road bridge across the Tumen River, marking another step in the rapidly expanding relationship between the...
The Benefits of ‘Expo’ Diplomacy
Expo isn't usually seen as a platform for international diplomacy. Conceived as a world's fair to showcase the achievements of nations, it has traditionally...
Six Months, Five Mediators: The Diplomacy of the Iran War
On 28 August, six months to the day after American and Israeli aircraft opened the war on Iran, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi posted that...
Iran’s Black Box: The New Power Struggle Behind the Hormuz Talks
Central Claim
The diplomatic traffic through Tehran this week, Qatar, Pakistan and Oman all visiting in seven days, has generated the appearance of momentum toward...
Setting Terms and Deciding Agendas: Opacity and Division in Iranian and American Leadership
On Saturday, the Iranian Foreign Ministry announced that a navigation map had been agreed upon in diplomatic talks with Oman. The Iranian spokesman emphasised...
Why Is Trump Angrier at Oman Than at Iran Right Now?
The threat reveals less about Oman and far more about how comprehensively the Iran war has gone off script for an administration that promised...