Alternate truths in the diplomat’s toolkit
For centuries, diplomacy has often operated in a space where truth is moulded, concealed, or reshaped to suit the interests of nations.
For centuries, diplomacy has often operated in a space where truth is moulded, concealed, or reshaped to suit the interests of nations.
The recent UN-led meeting in Doha marked a significant moment for international diplomacy as the Taliban participated for the first time. This event has sparked varied reactions globally
The introduction of a more inclusive language in UDHR was an important milestone in the fight for women's rights and gender equality.
South Korea will open an annual meeting of its top envoys abroad next week with a focus on strengthening its diplomacy amid geopolitical challenges, the foreign ministry said on Thursday.
In the intricate tapestry of international relations, threads of tension often weave a story of uncertainty.
Putin has in any case sought to make his economy immune to sanctions by building foreign exchange reserves (over $630 billion) and taking other measures. He can also inflict economic pain on Europe as Russia is the continent’s largest source of oil and natural gas as well as important raw materials. Against this backdrop, is there space for diplomatic efforts to defuse the crisis and find a peaceful resolution?
After 23 years at the helm, perceptions of weakness are the last thing Putin is willing to tolerate. After all, it was largely to reverse the trajectory of post-Soviet Russia’s frailty that he effectively seized power at the turn of the century.
As any alpha knows, not to win is to lose the hegemonic position. The rational calculation is therefore there will not be a real war in the Year of the Tiger, because talking jaw to jaw is better than war. But war is not always rational, neither are markets. And that is why big volatilities and perils lie ahead, as do opportunities.
Diplomacy is not an overnight matter; it is built on centuries of relationships built with others in the great Concert of Nations.
When the summit ended, it wasn’t evident that more than superficial progress had been made
