More: Diplomacy
The Hong Men Banquet Reimagined: Trump, Zelensky, and the Trap of Modern Diplomacy
In the twilight of the Qin Dynasty, around 206 BCE, Chinese history recorded one of its most famous political traps—the Hong Men Banquet. Military...
Trump 2.0: Supercharging the Abraham Accords?
Amid ongoing crises in the Middle East, Donald Trump assumed the US presidency for a second term on January 20, 2025. Among the key...
Does History Repeat itself? Nixon’s 1972 Moscow Trip and the 2025 U.S.-Russia Talks
Throughout history, nations have navigated familiar diplomatic crossroads, responding to cycles of rivalry, negotiation, and power struggles. Beyond the Cold War, precedents such as...
The Geopolitics of Energy: How oil and Gas Shape Diplomacy
Throughout decades, energy has played a central role in global diplomacy, impacting alliances, wars, and economic policies. As states attempt to guarantee steady energy...
Abraham Accords and Saudi-Israel diplomatic normalization under Trump 2.0
Donald Trump is back in the White House as the USA’s 47th president with a long to-do list, and cementing his legacy in the Middle...
Biden’s Legacy: Achievements and Failures of a President
Biden achieved notable successes in some areas of economics and foreign policy, but these successes were overshadowed by flawed policies, weak authority, poor decisions,...
The Closure of USAID: Is America Surrendering Its Foreign Aid Soft Power?
USAID has been central to U.S. foreign policy for decades, serving as a key tool for diplomacy and soft power. Established in 1961, it...
Constructivism on Cultural Diplomacy: Cliburn and his Music Against the Cold War
The mention of music’s role in international relations is still unconventional, simply because arts and politics do not sound like they resonate (Ramel &...
U.S Withdrawal and Politics of Paris Climate Agreement
“We are going to save a trillion dollars by withdrawing from the treaty,” said Trump as the U.S. initiated its withdrawal from the Paris...
Health Aid and Global Influence: Balancing Diplomacy, Development, and Equity
Health aid operates at the intersection of diplomacy, humanitarianism, and strategic policymaking. While it aims to address critical public health challenges, it simultaneously serves...