Diplomacy
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How Qatar Mediates US-Iran Tensions to Avert Further Strikes
Examining Qatar’s critical diplomatic intermediary role between Washington and Tehran as Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed secures a two-week…
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How India’s Neutral Stance and Growing Mediation Role Could Reshape Ukraine Peace Talks
Ukraine’s Zelensky is leveraging India’s unique position as a neutral power and major Russian trade partner to push…
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The Group of Seven Faces Internal Strains Amid Shifting Global Political Landscapes
As G7 ministers meet in Paris, the forum faces questions about its ability to maintain a unified agenda…
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Lessons from History for Resolving the Protracted Russo-Ukrainian Conflict
As the U.S. pushes for a settlement, historical precedents in territorial disputes offer a framework for navigating the…
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How Turkey Moved From Climate Talks Observer to COP31 Host and Central Diplomatic Player
Tracing Ankara’s decades-long journey into environmental diplomacy as it prepares to host the pivotal COP31 climate summit next…
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Can Diplomacy Survive Populist Nationalism as G20 Ends
Amid rising populist nationalism, diplomats assess if multilateral frameworks can withstand pressure from unilateral leadership styles following the…
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Small Nations’ Contenders Shape UN Secretary-General Race
Contenders from smaller nations vie for the top UN diplomatic role, signaling a shift in global power dynamics…
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Israeli Airstrike on Hamas in Qatar Threatens Ceasefire Talks
The Israeli airstrike on Doha has shattered a longstanding diplomatic firewall. By hitting a residential complex owned by…
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Russia Vetoes US Western Sahara Draft, Then Its Own Extension Fails at the UN
Rival US and Russian resolutions failed at the UN Security Council, exposing a diplomatic split on whether Western…
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The Complex Landscape of Iran-West Relations Amidst Regional Security Tensions
As oil markets react to rumors of diplomacy, the path to de-escalation remains obstructed by ongoing military conflicts…
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Guterres Urges World to Link Street Protests Over Prices to the Wider Turmoil of War
UN chief António Guterres urges connecting localized unrest over living costs to wider geopolitical instability and the ‘El…
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Jaishankar: India rejects ‘helpless spectator’ role in global peace efforts
India’s external affairs minister argues that dialogue and diplomacy are the only solutions to the Ukraine and West…
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US intelligence warns of advanced Iranian plots to target American diplomats
A memo to Secretary Rubio details heightened threats against US personnel, prompting embassy staff reductions across the Middle…
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UAE’s Nusseibeh Faces UN Secretary-General Scrutiny Over Sudan Role
Emirati diplomat Lana Nusseibeh’s UN chief bid faces intense vetting over UAE’s alleged support for Sudan rebels and…
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Washington and Brussels Behind Kyiv: What Western Support for Ukraine Looks Like
BRUSSELS, July 16 — Against this backdrop of grinding trench warfare and daily artillery duels across Ukraine’s eastern…
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Iran’s Leadership Splits as Diplomacy With Turkey and Gulf States Limits Retaliation Options
Tehran faces mounting internal pressure for revenge amid ongoing civilian casualties, while regional talks with Ankara and Gulf…
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How Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry Navigates Global Diplomacy Amidst Ongoing Conflict
While frontline crises mount, Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is aggressively leveraging international forums to secure sanctions and…
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How the UN Security Council’s Veto Power Blocks Reform and New Leaders
The five permanent members’ veto rights—used 300+ times since 1946—paralyze the Council, leaving the UN’s top job unfilled…
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Patel’s Planned Russia Trip: FSB Host, Democratic Objections, FBI Denial
MOSCOW, July 21 — In the polished, high-security corridors of the Lubyanka, where portraits of Lenin have long…
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US and Iran Hold Mediated Talks at UN General Assembly Over Hormuz and War
UNITED NATIONS, September 25 — The diplomatic traffic around this year’s United Nations General Assembly has been relentless,…
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Trump and UAE President Discuss Middle East Developments in Phone Call
WASHINGTON, September 11 — President Donald Trump and the president of the United Arab Emirates have spoken by…
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Turkish Intelligence Chief Kalin Meets Libya’s Haftar at Benghazi Port
BENGHAZI, September 10 — Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan travelled to Benghazi on August 12 for talks with…
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Kyrgyzstan Prepares to Host SCO Summit in Bishkek Marking Bloc’s 25th Year
BISHKEK, September 10 — Kyrgyzstan has hosted a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in its capital, Bishkek,…
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How Trump’s 2018 exit from the Iran nuclear deal set the course of US-Iran relations
TEHRAN, July 8 — The figure that matters in any assessment of U.S.-Iran relations is 2018. That is…
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