The press A China Southern Airlines Boeing 787 landed in Christchurch in 2014. Before Covid, the airline flew direct to Christchurch from Guangzhou. Christchurch wants to strengthen its ties with Australia, the United States, South Korea and China – but it may take some time before tangible benefits are reaped. …
Read More »Israeli Naftali Bennett mediates between Ukraine and Russia, but critics slam neutrality
After meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin on March 5, Bennett made two phone calls to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and ended the day with a dinner meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin. The story continues under the ad The urgency of his shuttle diplomacy – not only for …
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Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I, right, sits in front of Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, left, as he leads a ceremony for Orthodox Christians at the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, Istanbul, Turkey, Sunday, March 13, 2022 Mitsotakis is in Istanbul for talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in a rare …
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WASHINGTON — Former journalist and human rights activist Wendy Luers will join students from the Shepaug Valley School’s Humanities Department at the 18th annual Shepaug Global Affairs Forum from 2-4 p.m. March, at Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens at Washington Depot. The Shepaug Global Affairs Forum is an annual …
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International relations are the work of desperate hope, assailed by brutal lessons. For the society of states, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s monstrous rendezvous with history in Ukraine is a trauma, a test and a teaching moment. Turning Russia into a pariah, Putin demonstrates that force does not always do good. …
Read More »Chinese double talk in Ukraine becomes unsustainable
The result was an exercise in cognitive dissonance, with a narrative that accepts Moscow’s security concerns, blames the West for creating the problem, refuses to refer to ‘war’ or ‘invasion’ and laments unprecedented punishment – all key Russian talking points – but also asserts Ukraine’s sovereignty and tries to stay …
Read More »Global Times: China won’t abandon principles to mend US ties: GT investigation
(March 1): A recent survey conducted by the world times showed that most Chinese people do not expect the United States to correct its mistakes and mend its relations with China, and even believe that bilateral relations will continue to deteriorate. Chinese experts on China-US relations have said that after …
Read More »Some confusion over SA’s stance on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
On Thursday, Day 2 of the invasion, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation issued a stern statement calling on Russia to immediately withdraw its troops from Ukraine. FILE: This handout photo made available by the Russian Defense Ministry on September 13, 2021 shows the ‘Zapad-2021’ joint military exercises of …
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As Russian forces close in on Kiev, ‘a new world order’ is upon us and Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine will echo for years to come, according to North West political scientist and expert Jordan Gans-Morse of the former Soviet Union. In order to make sense of the developing news, …
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An international relations expert said that although New Zealand is small, the government’s position on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is still of global importance. Russian President Vladimir Putin sent troops to breakaway regions of Ukraine this week, a move that has seen world leaders sanction Russia in hopes of averting …
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CHINA The recent spectacle of the opening of the Winter Olympics in Beijing was an opportunity to reflect on China’s change and its relationship with global society since the city hosted the 2008 Summer Olympics. Partly because of the pandemic, the opening ceremony came across as a much more restrained …
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As US-Iranian relations continue to be adversarial after Trump, any path to reconciliation should involve the US administration engaging directly with and listening to the general Iranian public, writes Kourosh Ziabari. A portrait of U.S. President Joe Biden is taped to a balloon during a ceremony marking the anniversary of …
Read More »Conventional Weapons, Unconventional Threats | eKathimerini.com
The landscape of international relations is changing dramatically. The sooner we realize this, the better. The foreign and defense policy tools that we had at our disposal no longer exist, although this may not yet be entirely clear to us. To start with the simple things, the way wars are …
Read More »Towards a Truly Free and Active Foreign Policy – Analysis – Eurasia Review
Relations between Indonesia and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) are once again tense. On December 1, 2021, some diplomats representing the PRC government sent a protest letter to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia (Kemlu) regarding the exploration of natural resources in the northern waters …
Read More »Emirates News Agency – Emiratis pursuing a career in diplomacy are invited to apply to the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy
ABU DHABI, 13th February, 2022 (WAM) — The Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA) today announced the launch of its admission campaign and calls on all aspiring diplomats to apply before the deadline of March 13, 2022. Renowned for its diplomatic capacity development, research and thought leadership initiatives, the Academy has …
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Men who have been convicted of gay acts on the Isle of Man will automatically be pardoned later this year in what campaigners have called a long overdue and needed change in the law. Homosexuality was decriminalized on the Isle of Man in 1992 and its first Gay Pride event …
Read More »Ellis to head the Santa Fe Council on International Relations | Local News
Lisa Ellis has been named executive director of the Santa Fe Council on International Relations, according to the organization. Santa Fe-based Ellis begins in the role Feb. 22 and takes over from acting director James Falk, according to a press release. She was appointed by the organization’s board of directors. …
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During the weekend of January 28, 2022, Russia moved blood supply near its border with Ukraine, where tens of thousands of Russian troops have gathered, further adding to US concern that an invasion is imminent. When stored at 6°C, donated blood can last up to approximately six weeks. Time is …
Read More »Ukrainian scholars discuss the current crisis with Russia | Today
By Nick Erickson Even the brightest minds at the heart of the conflict or strongly connected to it struggle to understand what is happening and what will come next. Will Russia, with troops stationed on Ukraine’s eastern border, invade? Or is it a highly organized bullying game? Basically, there’s enough …
Read More »President Biden announces 3 key nominees
WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intention to name the following leaders to serve as key leaders in his administration: Reuben Brigety, candidate for the post of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of South Africa MaryKay Carlson, candidate for the position of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary …
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Two decades after the 9/11 attacks, the United States and the West have lost appetite for counterinsurgency, stabilization, and state-building efforts. Beyond the Taliban’s victory in Afghanistan, many such projects have been mired in poor governance by problematic local partners whose corruption and parochialism have undermined efforts to build capable …
Read More »Rights groups warn Biden against blacklisting Yemen’s Houthis | Joe Biden News
Washington D.C.- When the Biden administration stripped Yemen’s Houthi rebels of the “terrorist” group label last February, it cited the potentially “devastating” effects the designation would have on Yemeni civilians’ access to lifesaving humanitarian aid. But less than a year later, President Joe Biden said the group’s re-naming was “under …
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Read More »THIS LAND OF HUMANITY (1996) BY PRAMOEDYA ANATA TOER – THE AWAKENING OF A SUBJECT NATION IN ITS OWN TERRITORY
GABY RUSLI WRITTEN – Faith teaches us that all men are created equal, but we choose to enslave one another. European empires colonized almost every country in the world, and although colonialism was linked to progress, it marked and changed nations. For Indonesia, foreign occupation inspired a romantic and patriotic …
Read More »Why China is watching Biden’s handling of Russia-Ukraine tension closely – and what it could mean for the United States
America’s rivals and enemies are watching the moves of Presidents Biden and Putin very carefully in the Ukraine-Russia conflict, and a Russian invasion could lead to further aggressive actions that threaten the American homeland, the former adviser to the US warned on Friday. national security Robert O’Brien on Fox News. …
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Letter from the editor BY SHAWN DORMAN Welcome to this packed double edition of The Foreign Service Journal to start the new year. In addition to our regular programming, this issue features an exclusive interview with Secretary of State Antony Blinken, as well as a first-person account from Moscow Signal, …
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BEIJING, China, January 2 – Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday that Chinese diplomacy has progressed in a complex and fluid international landscape, writing new chapters of big country diplomacy with features distinctive Chinese. Wang made his remarks during a year-end interview with the Xinhua …
Read More »GT exclusive: Chinese diplomat urges new German government not to play ‘Taiwan card’ as Lithuania aims to hold EU hostage
Yantian Port Photo: CFP Chinese diplomat in Germany urged new German government to play an active role in the EU, abide by the one-China principle and not play the “Taiwan card” or send false signals to the forces secessionists of “Taiwan independence”, as Lithuania wants. to hold the EU’s position …
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Despite strong divisions on most major issues, Democrats and Republicans in Congress agree on at least one way to deal with China. President Joe Biden enacted a bipartisan bill just before Christmas to ban goods from China’s Xinjiang region unless companies can prove they are not made by forced labor. …
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Chinese Ambassador to the United States Qin Gang (right) is seen in a broad interview with U.S. media on December 20, 2021. [Photo/china-embassy.org] Collaboration and consensus are good elements to progress, underlines the envoy China opposes Sino-U.S. Relations being defined as competitive because such a framework overshadows collaboration, and the …
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A A US $ 500 million grant to modernize Nepal’s infrastructure at first glance appears to be delayed due to domestic politics. But the real reason seems to be Beijing’s opposition to the project and its pressure on politicians not to implement the project. Sources say the Chinese government has …
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Zhao Lijian Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs China has decided to impose sanctions on four US individuals as a reciprocal countermeasure against US sanctions against officials in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (northwest China) on baseless charges of alleged issue rights in the region, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign …
Read More »Another Quad type network is the last thing Asia needs
Indonesian Foreign Ministers Retno Marsudi (right) and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (left) hold a joint press conference after their meeting at the Foreign Ministry’s office in Jakarta, Indonesia, December 14 2021. / Getty Indonesian Foreign Ministers Retno Marsudi (right) and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (left) hold …
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Read More »Why is Russia so adamant about annexing an independent Ukraine?
As Russian troops continue to build up along the country’s border with Ukraine, heightened tensions have brought to mind the turbulent but critical history between the two nations. Ukraine’s struggle for freedom even partially arose out of Russia’s own history. Led for centuries by a number of historic empires, a …
Read More »How a 50-year-old war takes on new significance in US-Indian relations
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In line with the UAE’s Golden Jubilee celebrations this year, the Emirati Women’s Day celebrations held on August 28 highlighted the remarkable achievements of today’s Emirati woman. Under the theme âWomen: Ambitions and Inspiration for the Next 50 Yearsâ, the event was a tribute to the important contributions that women …
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The South African Medical Association (SAMA) said the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus causes mild illness without significant syndromes. Angelique Coetzee, the president of SAMA was quoted by Sputnik. The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday identified the new strain of coronavirus as Omicron. WHO has said the new …
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South African health authorities have identified a new variant of the coronavirus following a spike in COVID-19 cases in Gauteng, South Africa. For weeks the country was recording around 200 new cases a day, but on Thursday the number of new cases suddenly skyrocketed to 2,465. According to Tulio de …
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Between March and October of this year, applications to British establishments increased by more than 300% and Canadian applicants by more than 200%, the newspaper notes. In addition, requests in the United States increased by 750% compared to the same period in 2020. âDuring 2021, ApplyBoard saw more students seeking …
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MOSCOW, November 20. / TASS /. Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated workers and veterans of the Russian transport industry on their professional day. His greetings were posted on the Kremlin website on Saturday. “I congratulate you on the Day of Transport Workers – a holiday that brings together representatives of …
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Sophie hudzik The College of Communication and the Arts awarded a research grant to Sophia Hudzik, a graduate candidate from the Museum Professions program. This scholarship was founded in 2019 by Renee Robinson, Ph.D. and Ryan Hudes, Ph.D., who envisioned this scholarship as one that represents the continuous evolution and …
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Dr Berenecea Johnson Eanes, President of York College, City University of New York (CUNY), today announced the appointment of Ana Rua as a member and chair of the board of trustees of the York College Foundation. Ms. Rua leads the New York Government Affairs City & State strategy at Crown …
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ENVIRONMENTAL issues such as climate change and even the recent global pandemic have highlighted the need for global cooperation resolution. As such, international relations has become a very relevant discipline. Asia-Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU) International Relations Professor Dr Daniel Ruiz De Garibay Ponce stressed that solutions needed …
Read More »Don’t expect Bolsonaro to keep Brazil’s promises at COP26
As the chief steward of the world’s largest rainforest, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been at the center of much of the discussion surrounding the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland. But the headlines are about as close as it got at the international gathering. Like a number …
Read More »Otero College is hosting the International Food Night on November 11.
Otero College’s 26th International Food Night, which celebrates cuisines from around the world, will return in person this fall. Organized by the college’s international relations office, the event – which typically takes place every year in the spring – returns to the college on Thursday, November 11 in the Rizzuto …
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Swedish government-sponsored pilot research for the social inclusion of motorcyclists in Liberia is described as glaring results. According to Dr. Jaremey McMullin, Senior Lecturer and Director, Center for Peace and Conflict Studies, School of International Relations, University of St. Andrews, the project is successful, given the improvement in the sector …
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November 4, 2021 During International Education Week, November 15-19, there are campus-wide activities to celebrate the special importance of international educational exchange. On November 18, students from Brookdale Community College participating in the Global Citizenship Distinction (GCD) program collaborate with students from the PontifÃcia Universidade Católica de Goiás (PUC Goiás) …
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Africa was supposed to be the success story of the Islamic State. Observers saw the group’s growing attacks there as proof that the continent had become the new center of global jihad. In August 2021, the United Nations even declared that “the most alarming development of recent months is [the …
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Read More »Ministry calls for cooperation on China-US relations
Photo taken on Aug. 26, 2021 shows the White House in Washington, DC, United States. [Photo/Xinhua] The Chinese military hopes the United States can rebuild a correct view of China, adopt rational and practical policies related to China, and work with China to jointly promote the healthy development of Sino-US …
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History links Through Harry mini NORFOLK, Virginia – When asked earlier this season about his proudest moments as an Old Dominion football coach, Ricky rahne said one of his bigger ones had nothing to do with blocking and tackling. It was when he learned that the football team had a …
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Ben Scott is Director of Australian Security and Rules-Based Order Project at the Lowy Institute. Unlike previous great power contests, the competition between the United States and China takes place through and on the content of international rules. The victors of World War I sought to reorganize the world in …
Read More »Majority of countries oppose human rights interference in China’s internal affairs – Manila Bulletin
UNITED NATIONS – More than 80 countries opposed interference in China’s internal affairs on human rights pretext at Third Committee of the 76th session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly on Thursday . Zhang Jun, Permanent Representative of China to the UN, speaks via video link to the Third …
Read More »Are Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban Separating? | Asia | An in-depth look at current events from across the continent | DW
At the end of September, just over a month after taking control of the Afghan capital, Kabul, Taliban fighters stopped a Pakistani truck at the Torkham border post and removed the country’s flag there. The incident angered Pakistan, but Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid quickly denied reports of emerging divisions between …
Read More »Kuleba opens ASEAN’s first research center in Ukraine
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has opened a first ASEAN research center at the Institute for International Relations of the Taras Shevchenko National University in Kyiv. The opening ceremony took place on Tuesday, October 19 and brought together academic leaders and ambassadors from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), …
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If there really is a market for ideas, it’s fair to say that central planning hasn’t taken off lately. It’s not hard to see why. The murderous regimes of Stalin and Mao are not good advertisements for the brand, nor for the possible merits of socialism, for that matter. But …
Read More »Former Ohio State Students Discuss Oscars And More In Podcast
The Oscar Wild movie podcast is available on platforms such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Audible, and iHeart Radio. Credit: Courtesy of Sophia Ciminello Two Ohio State alumni turn their passion into professionals with their entertainment podcast, which covers anything and everything about the world of cinema. Sophia Ciminello and …
Read More »British Scholarships 2021 Applicants Announced | MSU Today
Michigan State University has nominated 10 undergraduates and four alumni for graduate scholarships nationwide: the Churchill Scholarship, Marshall Scholarship, Mitchell Scholarship, and Rhodes Scholarship. All scholarships support students attending doctoral school in the UK or Ireland. MSU applicants for the Churchill scholarship are: Charles Hultquist, a senior Honors College specializing …
Read More »Ukraine depends on foreign leadership; “Useless” to engage in talks: Russia
Russia said it was “unnecessary” to get involved in talks with Ukraine since the Kiev administration is totally dependent on foreign management. Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said in an article published by the Russian newspaper Kommersant that “there is no confidence” in partners such as Ukraine in …
Read More »Eurasian Women’s Forum focuses on important issues of the women’s world
The Anthropocene has sparked intense and ongoing debate over the past decade. From seemingly diverse disciplines such as climatology, geology, philosophy and the visual arts, researchers set out to reflect on the new epoch of the Anthropocene. This means pursuing various avenues of measurement, criticism, and reflection on the origins …
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MONTREAL – The Legault government is considering Quebec-China relations, following the country’s detention of two Canadians. China, where Quebec has opened four offices, has become one of the province’s main trading partners. China’s detention of Canadians Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig was likely in retaliation for the arrest of Huawei …
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How far back does 1988 go today? Let us recall some events of the time to give us a better idea of ââthe temporal distance. We were still ecstatic after winning the European Basketball Cup the year before, the Koskotas scandal had just hit the headlines and Andreas Papandreou had …
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The Umlauf Sculpture Garden in Austin, Texas was the setting at 6 p.m. on Saturday, September 25, for the wedding of Kelley Christine Lane and Reiner Larkin Hershaw. Dalton Lane, uncle of the bride, officiated. The parents of the bride are Cheryl and Dr Milton Lane of Little Rock. Granddaughter …
Read More »Peru: President participates in exhibition on amphibious landing for 200 years of navy | News | ANDEAN
President of the Republic Pedro Castillo on Saturday attended amphibious landing exercises in the Salinas Bay area, city of Huacho, in which surface units participated, as well as forces of the Marine Corps of Brazil, Chile , United States, Jamaica, Mexico, and Peru The Head of State was accompanied by …
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Sarah Deitsch poses at the Chabad House next to the âReal Women, Real Storiesâ leaflet she created. Credit: Maya Neyman | Editor-in-chief of digital content A clinical psychotherapist, fashion designer, and chef will all speak via Zoom at the Ohio State Chabad House on Wednesday, but instead of Buckeye gear, …
Read More »The NK leader said inter-Korean lines of communication would be restored in early October.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said cross-border lines of communication with South Korea would be re-established in early October as part of efforts to improve frosty relations, but warned that it was entirely up to Seoul to determine. the future trajectory of their relationship, according to state media. reported Thursday. …
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If Beijing wants a greater sense of security, it must act to facilitate such an environment that also addresses the security concerns of others. Representative image. AFP The events of the past month point to a deepening disconnect between India and China. Developments in Afghanistan, the Quad summit, and sustained …
Read More »Global Leaders, CEOs and Global Celebrities Gather at Harvard University for the HPAIR Summit
– Ministers from Asia, Europe and the United States, CEOs of Fortune 500 companies, philanthropic executives and decorated celebrities spoke at the annual HPAIR conference – held virtually – discussing progress at- beyond technological boundaries, addressing social issues, improving global governance, and fostering philanthropy. – Called “The Davos of Harvard” …
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[Photo/Xinhua] With the United States and China being the world’s two largest economies, their relationship is of global significance, with a major impact on the prospects of Chinese and American multinational enterprises and on the global economy as well as on the effectiveness of global governance. . In the face …
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(Artistic conception: Jean-Dominique Lavoix-Carli) Relations between the two superpowers, the United States and China, dominate the international world. Here we watch the way China perceives American foreign relations. How the United States perceives China and how the former see it as a threat, what this will imply in terms of …
Read More »Meng Wanzhou’s return to China applauded by Japanese netizens who compare him to Japan’s surrender to US oppression 30 years ago
Meng Wanzhou waves to a cheering crowd as she exits a charter plane at Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, September 25, 2021. Photo: Xinhua Meng Wanzhou’s return to China on Saturday after nearly three years in Canada was applauded by Japanese netizens, who compared his …
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Dark areas emerged in the apparently cordial relations between India and Saudi Arabia during the visit of the Saudi Arabian foreign minister to India. [Indias External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and KSA Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan. (Image tweeted by S Jaishankar)] The Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi …
Read More »UAE cabinet reshuffle: meet the new ministers – news
Some of them are sitting in Cabinet for the first time, while others are taking on new roles. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, announced on Saturday the formation of a new United Arab …
Read More »Center denies Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee permission to participate in peace conference in Italy
The Union’s Foreign Ministry has refused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee permission to participate in the World Peace Conference to be held in Italy in October this year. Mamata Banerjee. (Photo: file) The Union Foreign Office refused the Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee, permission to participate in …
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Laila Ward, a freshman studying human biology at USC Dornsife, recently won the crown at the Miss Black Pasadena Pageant, which honors talented local teens. [3¾ min read] Laila Ward is originally from Pasadena, California where she was a member of the Pasadena Youth Council and was the Youth Ambassador …
Read More »National T&T appointed pro Vice-Chancellor for Global Affairs at UWI
Dr Stacy Richards-Kennedy has been appointed Acting Vice-Chancellor for Global Affairs at the University of the West Indies (UWI). She assumed leadership of the regional university’s global engagement portfolio effective August 1. The two-year appointment will see Dr. Richards-Kennedy leading the coordination of internationalization and strategic global initiatives through the …
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HADDONFIELD, New Jersey, September 22, 2021 / PRNewswire / – True, the world’s fastest growing platform for innovative talent management products and services, today announced its new office in Amsterdam, netherlands. This region, which includes Belgium and Luxembourg, is a booming start-up field – with a booming tech scene and …
Read More »Hegemonic strategies and regional order (Thursday, October 14, 2021) • City, University of London
Overview Developing an original theoretical approach to understanding the roots of regional conflicts and cooperation, International Relations in the Middle East explores the dynamics of national and international foreign policy for an accessible insight into how and why the regional order of the Middle East has changed over time. Highlighting …
Read More »YouTube Tools for Learning a Foreign Language – India Education | Latest Education News | Global education news
The students of the âInternational Relationsâ and âSociologyâ directions organized a master class, the aim of which was to discover the possibilities of using the YouTube platform for a more fun and productive study of a foreign language.The event was organized by teachers of the Department of Foreign Languages ââof …
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On Thursday, August 26, 2021, the College of Communication and the Arts hosted a virtual orientation session, welcoming new graduate students pursuing applications for the Museum’s Masters of Crafts and Masters of Communication programs at the College. The orientation, hosted by Microsoft Teams, began with presentations to faculty, a glimpse …
Read More »“Stab in the back”: French fury as Australia cancels the agreement on submarines | France
France has expressed fury at Australia’s surprise decision to quash a massive submarine deal in favor of the United States’ nuclear-powered submarines, describing it as “a stab in the eye.” backs “of Canberra and a strain on its friendly relations with Washington. âIt’s really a stab in the back. We …
Read More »Wits student selected for prestigious international student award
Through Chulumanco Mahamba 1h ago Share this article: To shareTweeterTo shareTo shareTo shareE-mailTo share Johannesburg – A student from Wits University has been selected in the top 50 for a new award given to an outstanding student who has had a real impact on learning, the lives of his peers …
Read More »Afghanistan Crisis Live Updates | Collapse of Afghan economy a “gift for terrorists”, says UN chief
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has called for an injection of money into Afghanistan to avoid an economic collapse that would trigger a “catastrophic” situation for the Afghan people and be a “gift to terrorist groups”. His remarks come after his special envoy for Afghanistan, Deborah Lyons, warned the Security …
Read More »India relies on health diplomacy to expand its presence in Africa
As COVID-19 continues to rage across Africa and developed countries consistently withhold vaccines from low-income countries, India is using health diplomacy as a way to tighten its grip on the African continent and consolidate its position as a world power. More than a year after the onset of the world’s …
Read More »Sino-US Relations: The Growing Rivalry That Will Soon Dominate International Conflicts | World | New
The relationship between the United States and China is important on the world stage because of the financial, military and political power that each nation wields. The relationship is also unlikely to turn into outright hostility, unless some unforeseen dramatic event occurs. But as time passes, the growing rivalry between …
Read More »How Nehru tried to create a special place for India in the post-colonial world – and where he failed
Jawaharlal Nehru was not only the architect of modern India and the country’s first prime minister. He also played a central role in the discrediting of European imperialism and gave voice to the peoples of Asia and Africa struggling for self-determination and racial equality. An unlikely revolutionary, Nehru was born …
Read More »China cautiously optimistic about new US ambassador
Editor’s Note: Yuan Sha is an assistant researcher in the American Studies Department of the China Institute of International Studies. A former Columbia University Fulbright Fellow, she holds a PhD in International Politics from the China University of Foreign Affairs. Yuan has published several articles on Sino-US security relations in …
Read More »Michael Spavor trial: verdict awaited in the Canadian trial in China | China
A Canadian entrepreneur accused in China of espionage days after the arrest of a Huawei executive faces a possible verdict on Wednesday, as Beijing steps up pressure ahead of a court ruling on whether to hand over the executive to do so. facing US criminal charges. Michael Spavor and fellow …
Read More »Making peace between Israelis and Palestinians, is it time to take a different approach?
The May 2021 violence between Israelis and Palestinians was the latest deadly eruption in a decades-long conflict that has proven immune to attempts to forge a comprehensive peace. We asked two Middle Eastern experts to assess what can be done now to promote peace. Academics Raslan Ibrahim, assistant professor of …
Read More »China responds by sanctioning former US Secretary of Commerce Ross and others
US Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross speaks during the third annual US-Qatar Strategic Dialogue at the State Department in Washington, United States, September 14, 2020. REUTERS / Erin Scott / Pool / File Photo BEIJING / WASHINGTON, July 23 (Reuters) – China on Friday announced that it has imposed counter-sanctions …
Read More »Reconnecting with old ties: La Tribune India
KP Nayar Strategic analyst The second half of 2021 will be that of Russia and India, in terms of diplomatic activity in New Delhi. The year 1971 was the history of the Treaty of Peace, Friendship and Cooperation between India and the Soviet Union. In three weeks, there will be …
Read More »Turkey in precarious foreign policy balancing law 5 years after tested coup attempt
The coup attempt in 2016 fueled mistrust of Turkey’s western allies at the same time as Russia became a potential ally Faced with a decline in the economy and its poll numbers, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is currently trying to reconnect with Washington, five years after his government and …
Read More »The think tanks of WA’s most prestigious universities are eroding
Governments may not always want to hear such things, but young people clearly do. Mark Beeson is Professor of International Politics at the University of Western Australia. Before joining UWA in early 2015, he was Professor of International Relations at Murdoch University. Enrollment in the field I work in – …
Read More »ASEAN deadlocked over selection of special envoy to Myanmar
By Siti Rahil and Chananthorn Kamjan, KYODO NEWS – 1 hour ago – 09:43 | World, Any Five months after the military overthrew a democratically elected government in Myanmar, ASEAN has been unable to appoint a special envoy to help defuse the member country’s political crisis and a major obstacle …
Read More »China shows no military threat to Europe (MEP)
China Europe Photo: IC Editor’s Note: âChina has shown no military hostility towards the EU. Most Europeans see China as a necessary ally or partner. The EU spends more on militarization than China. Where is the proof that China is the aggressor? This was recently tweeted by Clare Daly (Daly), …
Read More »A year later, how the National Security Law restored order
Editor’s Note: Tom Fowdy is a British political and international relations analyst and graduated from Durham and Oxford universities. He writes on topics relating to China, the DPRK, Britain and the United States. The article reflects the opinion of the author and not necessarily that of CGTN. This week marked …
Read More »Analysis: America’s longest war is coming to an end. One nation wonders if it was all worth it.
But the US operation – launched by President George W. Bush when New York’s Twin Towers and the Pentagon were in ruins – is functionally over. In a broader strategic sense, the pullout underscores how the war on terror – which US and allied leaders have insisted on being the …
Read More »What India can learn from the evolution of China’s foreign policy
As the Chinese Communist Party kicks off its centenary celebrations this week, it’s a good time for India to reflect on China’s great strides and its implications for India. The CCP is rightly proud of its role in transforming China into the world’s second-largest economy, a growing military power, and …
Read More »West imposes totalitarian rule in world affairs by expanding sanctions – Lavrov – Russian Politics & Diplomacy
MOSCOW, July 28. / TASS /. The West promotes a totalitarian regime in world affairs through expanded sanctions and other methods of unlawful pressure on other states, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov wrote in his item published Monday in the daily Kommersant and the newspaper Russia in Global Affairs. âBy …
Read More »Fact Check: White House National Security Adviser Misleadingly Describes Pipeline Company As ‘Not Russian’
Bash told Sullivan that President Joe Biden had “decided not to impose sanctions” on the pipeline. After Bash cited a Republican criticism of Biden’s handling of the problem, she asked, “Why are you giving in to Russia on this pipeline?” Sullivan correctly replied that Biden has “sanctioned several Russian entities“Regarding …
Read More »Meet the FIU Fulbright Program Champion: Iqbal Akhtar | News from the FIU
Since the mid-1970s, CRF academics have received Fulbright rewards and appropriated the Fulbright mission: to increase mutual understanding and to support friendly and peaceful relations between the people of the United States and the people of other countries. Returning Fulbrights develop an affinity for the program throughout their lives and …
Read More »Risk of forced labor in the garment industry rises due to pandemic and industry response
The first and only report to interview a large sample of garment supply chain workers (1,200 workers in 302 factories and four countries) found an increased risk of forced labor during the pandemic This risk has been exacerbated by the response of retail companies, and there is little evidence that …
Read More »Who is Ebrahim Raisi? Die-hard judge set to win 2021 Iranian presidential election
Iranian chief justice Ebrahim Raisi was due to win the country’s presidential election on Saturday morning, after the remaining candidates in the race conceded, including his politically moderate main challenger. Many Iranians feel sidelined by Iran’s authoritarian religious establishment. Millions of people boycotted the elections. The country’s election watchdog, the …
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