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fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Why Africa remains divided over Macky Sall's UN bid

Burundi nominated Macky Sall for UN Secretary-General, but his bid lacks support from Senegal and many AU member states.
#soft-power
Europe news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

The soft power of flowers: their influence as a diplomatic tool in state visits and peace talks

Flowers serve as a powerful tool in international relations, symbolizing goodwill and enhancing the atmosphere during political events.
Europe news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

The soft power of flowers: their influence as a diplomatic tool in state visits and peace talks

Flowers serve as a powerful tool in international relations, symbolizing goodwill and enhancing the atmosphere during political events.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Disgraced gay Trump toady reportedly wants to be ambassador to a country that hates LGBTQ+ people - LGBTQ Nation

Ric Grenell is reportedly interested in becoming the next U.S. ambassador to Russia despite the country's anti-LGBTQ stance.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 week ago

No Kings Must Mean No War: Foreign Policy Is Least Democratic Space in Politics

The majority of Iranian Americans oppose the war on Iran, despite media portrayal of pro-monarchy sentiments.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

I beat myself up over appointment of Mandelson as US ambassador, says Starmer

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for on-ground reporting during critical moments in US history.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Readers reply: Has a call for restraint from an authority figure ever put a stop to war?

Mediation and calls for restraint can sometimes lead to the de-escalation of conflicts, though outcomes vary significantly.
World politics
fromThe Walrus
2 weeks ago

I Spent Decades Working with American Officials. The Country I Knew Is Gone | The Walrus

The legitimacy of American power relies on binding decisions rather than unilateral actions.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

In a dangerous world, Britain needs its diplomats more than ever this is no time to axe them | John Kampfner

British diplomacy faces unprecedented challenges from Brexit, Trump's policies, and the absence of a coherent strategy for Britain's global role, undermining traditional sources of influence.
#peter-mandelson
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

No 10 to release hundreds of files on Mandelson's US ambassador appointment

Downing Street will release documents revealing a Cabinet Office due diligence report warned Keir Starmer of serious reputational risks from Peter Mandelson's US ambassador appointment due to his Jeffrey Epstein connections.
#international-law
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago
World politics

The United States doesn't even pretend to be within international law'

The United States disregards international law, according to former Swedish Prime Minister Carl Bildt.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
World politics

Why international law is still the world's best defence

The post-World War II international legal order faces erosion from ultranationalism, great-power rivalries, and norm violations, risking a return to force-based politics where power supersedes principle.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Why international law is still the world's best defence

The post-World War II international legal order faces erosion from ultranationalism, great-power rivalries, and norm violations, risking a return to force-based politics where power supersedes principle.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

South Africa summons new US ambassador over undiplomatic remarks'

South Africa summoned the US ambassador over claims of white persecution that the government denies, escalating tensions between Pretoria and Washington under Trump's administration.
#fao-leadership
#phil-hogan
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

The "Rules-Based Order" Is Gone. Let's Not Bring It Back.

The very same European leaders and anointed members of the Blob expressing outrage about Greenland were largely silent or supportive as Trump bombed Iran and Nigeria, abducted Maduro, and continued to aid and abet Israel's genocide in Gaza.
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Undiplomatic Diplomats

American diplomats are supposed to represent the nation, advocate for the interests and policies of the U.S. government, and stay on generally good terms with the country to which they're assigned. Even when they are sent to places that have an adversarial relationship with the United States, they are expected to maintain decorum while conveying messages these regimes may not want to hear.
US politics
EU data protection
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

US orders diplomats to push back on data sovereignty

The US government directs diplomats to oppose data sovereignty laws globally, viewing them as threats to free data flows and AI development, while European support for such restrictions grows due to privacy and surveillance concerns.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

United Nations presses for answers on US funding commitments

UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said on Monday that while the US ambassador, Mike Waltz, said last week that payments would begin within weeks, no further details had been offered. list of 3 itemsend of list We've seen the statements, and frankly, the secretary-general has been in touch for quite some time on this issue with Ambassador Waltz, Dujarric said during a news briefing.
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LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Former State Dept officials warn that racist Trump nominee could dismantle human rights protections at the UN

Jeremy Carl's nomination as assistant secretary for international organizations could be used to weaken global human rights protections for LGBTQ+ people and communities of color.
History
fromemptywheel
2 months ago

Voiding International Agreements Can Have Awkward Consequences - emptywheel

The United States purchased the Danish West Indies in 1917 for $25 million; Denmark obtained tacit U.S. assent to extend interests in Greenland.
Women
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

What if choosing a woman as UN Secretary-General were key to the future of multilateralism?

Women have long held high-level UN roles yet continue to be excluded from consideration for UN Secretary-General; electing a woman could drive needed UN reforms.
#united-nations
fromwww.bostonherald.com
2 months ago

Norwegian ambassador resigns as she faces scrutiny over contacts with Epstein

The ministry announced Mona Juul's resignation on Sunday evening, days after she was suspended as Norway's ambassador to Jordan. That followed reports that Epstein left the children of Juul and her husband, Terje Rd-Larsen, $10 million in a will drawn up shortly before his death by suicide in a New York prison in 2019. Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide said Juul's decision was correct and necessary.
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US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Why in the world is Melania Trump leading a UN security council meeting? | Arwa Mahdawi

While DEI policies have retreated under Trump administration pressure, merit-based hiring has been replaced by 'WTF hiring' favoring wealth, Trump connections, and Fox News fame, exemplified by Melania Trump's unprecedented UN Security Council leadership role.
#multilateralism
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
1 month ago

In Munich, Leaders Say Goodbye to the Old World Order | The Walrus

Prime Minister Mark Carney missed the Munich Security Conference, losing an opportunity to build coalitions confronting the Trump administration's disruption of global multilateral order.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Can the UN Security Council be reformed?

The UN secretary-general says the absence of African seats is indefensible'. African nations must have permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council, the head of the world body has told the African Union. Latin American countries and most of those in Asia do not have a permanent presence either, despite their huge populations. Can the UN be reformed? Presenter: Rishaad Salamat Guests: Olukayode Bakare visiting scholar in international relations and African politics at the University of Colorado Denver Mukesh Kapila former UN humanitarian coordinator
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#trump
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

What was the vetting process for Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador?

Vetting for Lord Mandelson's UK ambassador appointment revealed his post-conviction relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and led to accusations he misrepresented that relationship.
#board-of-peace
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

US not trying to dismantle Nato or undermine world order, says ambassador Europe live

The US rejects claims it wants to dismantle NATO, insisting on strengthening the alliance by rebalancing defense burdens and urging European allies to increase spending.
World politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Kluth: US foreign policy is now medieval

Neo-royalism frames contemporary global politics as centered on personalist, monarchical leaders whose loyalty networks and transactional power reshape state behavior.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Guterres warns UN faces imminent financial collapse'

Instead of handing Trump $1 billion checks, governments should work together to protect the UN and other institutions established to uphold international human rights and humanitarian law, the global rule of law, and accountability, Charbonneau said. The annual dues UN member states must pay are set according to each country's gross domestic product (GDP), debt and other factors. The US accounts for 22 percent of the core budget, followed by China with 20 percent.
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fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

UN Chief calls out US and China's power struggle

Multipolarity is necessary to sustain global peace, enable widespread development, and prevent domination by competing US-China poles or unilateral coalitions.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

World leaders gather in Washington for Donald Trump's first Board of Peace meeting - US politics live

Trump's Board of Peace convenes to oversee Gaza ceasefire, reconstruction and demilitarisation amid major ally absences, funding shortfalls, unresolved security and humanitarian issues.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

What is the 'rules-based order' and can it survive?

The rules-based international order, built on post-World War II multilateral institutions and laws, faces erosion and contested legitimacy worldwide.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

UK prioritising foreign aid that helps fight threats' to international cooperation

Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
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