Archive - Diplomacy & Politics

Cartography of Belonging: Benedict Anderson on the Power of Imagined Communities and the Paradox of Nationalism

What a visionary political scientist’s masterwork teaches us about the enduring power of narrative to shape our world—and our responsibility to imagine…

Jun 27 •

May 2025

Sober Strength of Diplomacy: Rilke on Irony, Seriousness, and the Art of Global Engagement

Seek out the depths of things: irony will never reach down there – and if in so doing you come up against something truly great, inquire whether this…

May 27 •

The Inner Compass of the Statesman: Rilke on the Solitary Work of Diplomacy

“Nobody can advise you and help you, nobody.

May 26 •

August 2024

Australia-Pacific Islands Joint Policing Initiative: Strategic Response to China's Growing Influence in the Pacific

The recent endorsement by Pacific Island leaders of an Australia-funded regional policing plan marks a significant development in the geopolitics of the…

Aug 28, 2024 •

Afghanistan's Grim Silence: Taliban's Latest Clampdown on Women's Rights

How the Taliban's Ban on Women's Public Voices Marks a Dark Turn for Afghan Society and International Relations

Aug 27, 2024 •

Pacific Islands and the Global Climate Crisis: Diplomacy in the Eye of the Storm

The Pacific Islands, a region often overlooked in global geopolitics, has emerged as a critical front line in the battle against climate change.

Aug 27, 2024 •

UN Security Council Examines Science's Impact on Global Security at GESDA Foundation

Discussing the vital intersection of emerging scientific advancements and international peace and security

Aug 26, 2024 •

North Korea’s Rare Protest Against China's Telecom Plans: A Sign of Growing Friction?

North Korea has shifted focus towards strengthening defense ties with Russia, culminating in a strategic partnership treaty between Kim Jong-un and…

Aug 26, 2024 •

Western Europe’s Tightrope Walk: The Complexities of the Refugee Crisis

Western Europe stands at a critical crossroads, caught in the throes of a refugee crisis that continues to escalate in both scale and complexity.

Aug 26, 2024 •

Navigating the Edge: China's Short-of-War Coercion Campaign Against Taiwan’s Kinmen Islands

Amid rising Taiwan Strait tensions, China intensifies its short-of-war tactics over Kinmen, testing the resolve of Taipei and its international allies.

Aug 23, 2024 •

How Huawei’s AI Chip Innovation is Challenging U.S. Sanctions and NVIDIA's Dominance

Huawei's Strategic Push into AI Chips Amid U.S. Sanctions: The Implications for Global Tech Dominance and Geopolitics

Aug 23, 2024 •

Iran’s Strategic Dilemma: Navigating Retaliation Against Israel Amid Regional Tensions

Balancing retaliation and diplomacy: Iran’s calculated response to Israel’s aggression

Aug 22, 2024 •

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