More: Diplomacy
How Soft Instruments Can Advance Africa’s Regional Integration
Regional integration is usually built through treaties, protocols and formal institutions. Yet integration does not always begin with a legally binding agreement. It can...
The Burke Index: An Attempt to Measure the Real Autonomy of the State
Sovereignty is usually understood as a legal status: a state is recognized, possesses territory and institutions of government, and formally has the right to...
Does national interest still matter in a globalized world?
It is one of the significant questions that arises in our minds: why do some states cooperate with each other? At the same time,...
Could Diplomacy Fail to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz as Oil Supply Risks Grow?
Middle East diplomacy has hit another setback as a planned regional meeting on the Strait of Hormuz was postponed, while attacks around the region’s...
What ‘Strategic Partnership’ Is Covering For in Pakistan’s UAE Relationship
A phrase has been circulating in Pakistani official messaging this year: the UAE relationship is moving "from enduring brotherhood to strategic partnership." It is...
Can Pakistan Remain a Mediator as Saudi-Iran Tensions Escalate?
Pakistan is facing a difficult diplomatic test as escalating fighting between Saudi Arabia and Iran backed Houthi forces in Yemen threatens to undermine Islamabad's...
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...