Vatican proposed as venue for Russia–Ukraine peace talks
US President Donald Trump has proposed the Vatican as the venue for peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, with Pope Leo XIV as host. This suggestion followed a phone call between Trump and Russian President Vladimir...
Trump plans telephone talks with Putin and Zelenskyy over Ukraine war
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to speak by telephone with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday to discuss ways to end the war in Ukraine. He also intends to call Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zele...
Joseph S. Nye Jr.: A legacy of influence in international relations and the evolution of power
The field of international relations has lost one of its most distinguished figures with the passing of Joseph S. Nye Jr. at the age of 88. A former Dean of the Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) and University Distinguishe...
Trump’s deep-sea mining order escalates resource race
US President Donald Trump has signed a controversial executive order aimed at accelerating deep-sea mining in US and international waters. The move seeks to expand America's access to critical minerals vital for aeros...
Soft power diplomacy in action: Global response to US-China trade tensions
Amid rising economic tensions between the USA and China, several Asian nations are turning to diplomatic channels to navigate the fallout. Japan is advocating for a reevaluation of tariffs through multilateral discuss...
Trump’s tariffs spark global trade tensions
President Donald Trump announced the implementation of extensive new tariffs, effective April 5, 2025. These include a baseline 10% tariff on all imports into the United States, with significantly higher rates for key...
UN warns of conflict in South Sudan amid reports of VP Riek Machar’s arrest
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has called for calm following reports of First Vice President Riek Machar’s arrest in Juba. UNMISS chief Nicholas Haysom warned that renewed conflict could undo sev...
Europe’s bold strategies to reclaim geopolitical influence amidst declining role
The article explores Europe's diminishing geopolitical influence amid the second Trump administration, proposing three bold strategies for Europe to regain its standing. U.S. President Donald Trump's unilateral approa...
China condemns G7 over criticism of its ‘coercive’ maritime actions
China has strongly criticised the Group of 7 (G7) nations for their recent joint statement condemning its actions in maritime regions, labelling the G7's accusations as "filled with arrogance, prejudice, and malicious...
Redefining cyber threats: U.S. digital diplomacy takes a new turn with Russia
The Guardian highlights a significant geopolitical shift in U.S. digital diplomacy, with potential ripple effects across global cyber geopolitics. Amid speculation that the U.S. is downplaying Russia's role as a cyber...
