diplomacy
The US Just Freed One Russian Prisoner. It Still Has 2 to Go.
The U.S. and Russia just brokered a prisoner swap for former Marine Trevor Reed during the worst diplomatic tensions since the Cold War.
Why the World’s Biggest Democracy Is Silent on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
As Ukraine is bombed, India finds itself in a tight spot – between its biggest arms dealer and its largest trading partner.
Conditions Deteriorate in Breakaway US Republic of Oroville as War Looms
Chaos in the restive region—one regime leader details expansionist agenda, while another appears to recognize foreign law.
‘I Can't Breathe’: Nigerian Diplomat Assaulted by Indonesian Immigration Officials
Nigeria has vowed to review bilateral relations with Indonesia after footage emerged of a consular officer screaming in pain as his head is pushed against a seat in the back of a car.
Belgium Recalls Its Envoy to South Korea After His Wife Got in a Fight, Twice
This time, the woman was accused of slapping a street cleaner.
North Korea Launches Two Ballistic Missiles in First Provocation to Biden
The launches coincided with the start of the Tokyo Olympic torch relay.
Myanmar’s Junta Has a New Problem. Diplomats Abroad Are Joining the Resistance.
“If we fail, we won’t be able to go back home.”
The Shadowy Diplomats Hired to End Global Conflicts
Independent diplomats are increasingly being used to mediate conflicts – but who are they accountable to, and how can we judge their success?
The Owner of the New York Jets Fired a Career Diplomat for Daring to Mention Obama
Longtime diplomat Lewis Lukens says the Trump-appointed ambassador, who also owns the NFL team, fired him for telling a positive story about the previous president.
Let's Check In On Trump's Feud with “Extraordinary” Ally U.K., Shall We?
“Friends speak frankly, so I will,” British Foreign Minister Jeremy Hunt tweeted at Trump Tuesday.
Trump's Thin Skin Is Going to Cause (Another) Diplomatic Crisis
The U.K. ambassador called the White House "inept," "insecure," and "incompetent," and Trump's taking that about as well as you'd expect.
China is using "Buddhist diplomacy" in its quest to dominate global trade
China has invested heavily in projecting itself as pro-Buddhist, in a calculated move to expand its multimillion-dollar Belt and Road Initiative