Diplomacy
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Why I Love the “Vietnam Syndrome” of the People
The Vietnam Syndrome was a term deployed after the U.S. defeat in the Vietnam War to explain and complain about…
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A Moment of Truth for Yemen’s Truce
The UN and external powers should redouble their efforts to forge agreement on an expanded deal. ICG If those look…
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Brexit Britain wants to come back
Six years after the Brexit vote, Euroskeptic PM Liz Truss wants to lead the UK back into Europe’s political arena.…
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Erdogan Threatens Greece
“We have only one sentence for Greece: Do not forget Izmir [the city of Smyrna]. Your occupying the [Aegean] islands…
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Upholding the Ceasefire between Azerbaijan and Armenia
In this Q&A, Crisis Group explains what occurred and what needs to happen now to restart the peace process between…
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Turkish Foreign Policy: Geopolitical Adventurism at a Crossroads
Perhaps no question concerning the Middle East and Europe today has been more loudly voiced than “What is Turkey doing?”…
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Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Hot Summer
Ideally, politicians would make the reforms needed to settle the quarrel but, if not, the internationally appointed high representative should…
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Sweden and Denmark say Nord Stream pipeline blasts were deliberate attacks
Sweden and Denmark on Tuesday said blasts on two Russia-to-Germany Nord Stream gas pipelines under the Baltic Sea were acts…
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UN Human Rights Committee finds Australia violated Torres Strait Islanders’ rights by failing to protect them from climate change
The groundbreaking finding by the UN Human Rights Committee was made in response to a complaint filed in 2019 by eight…
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Staying the Course in Ukraine
Yet developments on the ground show that NATO members’ approach to date – supporting Kyiv while avoiding a direct clash…
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Iranian Leaders Should Call Off Their Campaign of Repression
The death of Mahsa Amini has outraged citizens throughout Iran, setting off a protest wave. IGC If it wishes for…
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Gorbachev’s Other Legacy: Normalizing Sino-Soviet Ties
Mikhail Gorbachev’s death last month unleashed numerous commentaries and evaluations of his legacy. Ivan Lidarev The National Interest Predictably, many…
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Chinese FM tells American representatives five certainties about China
NEW YORK, Sept. 20 (Xinhua) — Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday met with representatives from…
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Why are Turkey and Azerbaijan targeting Armenia and Greece?
Denial of the Genocidal Past Perpetuates Future Threats Uzay Bulut * On September 13, starting at 00:05, the Armenian people…
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Afghanistan: Taliban torture and execute Hazaras in targeted attack – new investigation
Six people killed during a night raid on a family home in Ghor province, including a 12-year-old girl Ongoing Taliban killings…
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The US should ratify UNCLOS or shut up
If Washington wants to attack China’s claims in the South China Sea for breaching the so-called “constitution for the seas…
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