Diplomacy
‘Warrior ethos’ mistakes military might for true security − and ignores the wisdom of Eisenhower
‘Warrior ethos’ mistakes military might for true security − and ignores the wisdom of Eisenhower The Pentagon has announced a name change to the Department of War, signaling an escalation in the administration’s embrace of a militaristic mindset that ignores the wisdom of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. The name change comes after President Donald Trump […]
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Venezuela and US edge toward war footing − but domestic concerns, international risks may hold Washington back
Venezuela and US edge toward war footing − but domestic concerns, international risks may hold Washington back Venezuela and the US are edging towards war footing, but domestic concerns and international risks may hold back Washington’s actions. The US has positioned warships, an attack submarine, and aircraft in the Caribbean, destroyed suspected “go-fast” drug boats, […]
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UK, France and other Western nations recognize Palestinian state ahead of UN meetings – but symbolic action won’t make statehood happen
UK, France and other Western nations recognize Palestinian state ahead of UN meetings – but symbolic action won’t make statehood happen Western nations such as UK, France, Canada, and Australia have recognized Palestine as a state ahead of UN meetings, marking a significant diplomatic win for the Palestinian cause. The recognition comes despite Israel’s opposition […]
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Trump’s dip into the Nile waters dispute didn’t settle the conflict – in fact, it may have caused more ripples
Trump’s dip into the Nile waters dispute didn’t settle the conflict – in fact, it may have caused more ripples President Donald Trump’s involvement in the Nile River waters dispute did not lead to a resolution, but rather may have caused more ripples in the conflict between Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia. The dispute centers on […]
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We tracked every overseas trip by world leaders since the end of the Cold War – here’s what we found
We tracked every overseas trip by world leaders since the end of the Cold War – here’s what we found World leaders have taken over 100,000 overseas trips since 1990, with an average of 2,734 trips per year since 2010, indicating a significant increase in global leader travel. The travel patterns of world leaders reveal […]
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Israel’s attack in Doha underscores a stark reality for Gulf states looking for stability and growth: They remain hostage to events
Israel’s attack in Doha underscores a stark reality for Gulf states looking for stability and growth: They remain hostage to events Gulf states like Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE are facing challenges to their stability and growth due to events beyond their control, including Israel’s attack on Doha. The Gulf states have invested heavily […]
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Israeli strike in Doha crosses a new line from which relations with Gulf may not recover
Israeli strike in Doha crosses a new line from which relations with Gulf may not recover The Israeli airstrike on Doha on September 9, 2025, represents a major escalation in the region and may irreparably damage Israel’s relations with Gulf Arab states. The strike, which killed six people but failed to kill any senior Hamas […]
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Turkey and the PKK have made historic moves toward peace – now begins the hard diplomatic work
Turkey and the PKK have made historic moves toward peace – now begins the hard diplomatic work Turkey’s peace process with the PKK has made historic moves toward peace, including the formal disbandment of the group and a symbolic disarmament ceremony in northern Iraq. The Turkish government and the PKK face significant challenges ahead, including […]
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The ‘security guarantee’ paradox: Too weak and it won’t protect Ukraine; too robust and Russia won’t accept it
The ‘security guarantee’ paradox: Too weak and it won’t protect Ukraine; too robust and Russia won’t accept it The US President Donald Trump’s plan to engineer an end to the conflict in Ukraine has raised concerns that security guarantees may not be enough to protect Ukraine from Russian aggression. The idea of security guarantees, which […]
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State Department layoffs could hurt US companies’ ability to compete globally – an economist explains why
State Department layoffs could hurt US companies’ ability to compete globally – an economist explains why The mass layoffs at the US State Department could hurt US companies’ ability to compete globally by eliminating expertise on business and human rights. The State Department’s Business and Human Rights team, which was eliminated in the layoffs, helped […]
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