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North and South Korea’s Shared Past and Divergent Future
WEBSep 9, 2023 · The Sister | Sung-Yoon Lee | Macmillan (UK), Public Affairs (U.S.). Lee, by contrast, offers a deeper dive into the inner workings of the Kim family in his book “The Sister,” about the rise of Kim Yo Jong, one of Kim Jong Un’s sisters and the woman who is now, in effect, presented as a “Deputy Dear Leader.”
Russia's Power and Purpose in a New Global Order
WEBJan 9, 2021 · t seems that every four years, upon the election or re-election of a president, the United States undertakes a new Russia policy. Whether it is a “reset” or “overcharge”, intimate eye-gazing or burger diplomacy, or a strange and unrequited courtship dance, Washington attempts to recreate policy towards Moscow and consistently fails.
The American Passport’s Historical Journey
WEBJun 11, 2019 // A new history exhibit at the United States Bureau of Consular affairs at the U.S. Department of State, “From Pirates to Passports: A Timeless Commitment to Service,” explores this concept, illustrating the ways in which consular policies have changed to meet a society with evolving technological innovations and social norms.
Lebanon ill–equipped for further instability
WEBJan 25, 2024 // After more than four years of economic crisis, Lebanese confidence in their institutions is low—illustrating how ill–prepared the country is for any further instability that could be brought on by the Gaza conflict, write Gallup’s Benedict Vigers and …
The Global Consequences of the Israel-Hamas War
WEBView all. Nov 17, 2023 // The Israel-Hamas war is not only a major problem for the region—it also has global implications that will only get worse if the conflict drags on. Ukraine will be among the biggest losers, but major powers such as China, the EU, and the U.S. also have something to lose if the conflict worsens.
What Is the Global South? - diplomaticourier.com
WEBNov 09, 2023 // The term “Global South,” much like the term “emerging markets,” has been bandied about quite frequently in recent years. The term’s primary value is descriptive as shorthand, but is also used for diplomatic and political ends as China and India compete with the U.S. for global influence, so we should be …
Whither Ukraine’s Spring Offensive? Here’s What We Know.
WEBApr 26, 2023 · ou may have heard by now; Ukraine appears to have secured a bridgehead on the east side of the Dipro River near Kherson. Media reports speculate that this means Ukraine’s much anticipated spring offensive is imminent, and it probably is. Yet there remains a lot of confusion about what that might look like and when it …
Realism About Foreign-Policy Realism - diplomaticourier.com
WEBFeb 5, 2022 · Realism is thus a necessary but insufficient basis for foreign policy. The question is one of degree. Since there is never perfect security, an administration must decide how much security will be assured before it incorporates other values such as freedom, identity, or rights into its foreign policy. Foreign-policy choices often pit values ...
The Power of Culture-Based Climate Action
WEBDec 11, 2023 · Culture-based climate action is, above all, inclusive. It strives to involve as many people as possible, encouraging co-creation, cooperation, and mutual learning. As the United Nations’ recent “ global stocktake ” report emphasizes, everyone can do more to combat climate change, and no one can claim otherwise.