Trump ties Ukraine aid to rare earth access
On February 3, 2025, President Donald Trump indicated that continued U.S. support for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia may be contingent upon securing access to Ukraine’s rare earth elements, which are vital for modern technology. He emphasised that the U.S. has provided more support than Europe and wants a deal ensuring resource security.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy rejected any U.S.-Russia talks that exclude Ukraine, stressing the need for direct involvement. This move highlights the strategic role of Ukraine’s resources in diplomacy and ongoing war negotiations.
The geopolitics of critical raw materials: Who controls the future?
The global distribution of critical raw materials (CRMs) is highly uneven, giving a handful of nations the power to dominate supply chains and influence geopolitical landscapes. As demand for these es[...]
13 Feb, 2025
Geoeconomics Takes Center Stage at Davos: Five takeaways
The 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos emphasized geoeconomics as a key driver of the global economy, with leaders highlighting the risks posed by geopolitical tensions. Political figures advocated fo[...]
23 Jan, 2025
From algorithms to Armageddon: The rise of AI in nuclear decision-making
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and nuclear systems presents profound ethical, strategic, and operational challenges. While AI offers opportunities to enhance decision-making and crisi[...]
30 Dec, 2024
New book: The Diplomacy of Ancient Greece: A Short Introduction
A new e-book, "The Diplomacy of Ancient Greece: A Short Introduction" by G.R. Berridge, sheds light on ancient Greek diplomatic methods and their relevance today. It delves into the historical context[...]
18 Dec, 2018
Economic Diplomacy as Impetus for Domestic Reforms
The text discusses the potential for utilizing economic diplomacy to drive domestic reforms, focusing on the Philippine context. The author reflects on the evolving role of diplomats in shaping econom[...]
14 Jun, 2018
Social business: a change of paradigm for economic and development diplomacy?
The blog post discusses the concept of social business as a new paradigm in economic and development diplomacy, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing social causes over profit maximization. It su[...]
14 Nov, 2016
Digital policy issues emphasised at the G20 Leaders’ Summit
Digital policy issues were a key focus at the recent G20 Leaders’ Summit in Hangzhou, China. Emphasized topics included growth, development, and the digital economy. Commitments were made to address[...]
07 Sep, 2016
In the Internet we trust: Is there a need for an Internet social contract?
The author examines the necessity of an internet social contract to foster trust and cooperation online, highlighting the importance of defining digital rights and responsibilities for a harmonious cy[...]
20 Feb, 2015
Center to Periphery: differentiating spheres of control in China’s cyberspace
The message explains China's focus on sovereignty and borders, highlighting its utilization of a center-periphery model to control various spaces, both physical and virtual. Geopolitical spaces, ethni[...]
02 Dec, 2013
Economists and Climate Change – Homework Comes First
The text emphasizes the importance of prioritizing homework over addressing economists' handling of climate change. It discusses the problematic approaches economists have taken in dealing with the sc[...]
18 Aug, 2009
Death of the Doha Dialogue of the Deaf
The text discusses the failure of the Doha Round in global trade negotiations, emphasizing the need for a new approach that prioritizes dialogue, inclusivity, and legitimacy in shaping global economic[...]
25 Oct, 2007
Is ambiguity an effective diplomatic tool?
The blog post looks into the strategic use of ambiguous language in diplomacy, weighing its potential for flexibility against the risks of misinterpretation. It illustrates how ambiguity can be a doub[...]
29 Jun, 2002
Tech attache briefing: Data governance – Key issues and processes
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2025 Forecast: AI and Digital Developments
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2024
Unpacking Global Digital Compact: Actors, Issues, and Processes
Unpacking the Global Digital Compact explores the origins and impact of the Global Digital Compact (GDC), a new UN framework adopted at the 2024 Summi... Read more
2024
Protected: Diplomacy Reimagined: Competencies 2040
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2024
Decoding Disinformation: Lessons from Case Studies
The evolution of the internet over the years has played a crucial role in the access to and dissemination of information. The digitalisation of news p... Read more
2024
Tech Diplomacy: Actors, Trends, and Controversies
In today’s world, tech diplomacy bridges governments and tech companies, focusing on governance, policy, and cooperation in digital technologies and... Read more
2017
Small developing economies and the multilateral trading system: A Caribbean perspective
Small developing economies are often constrained in participating in the negotiation and regulation of multilateral trading rules due to severe cost ... Read more
2016
The geopolitics of access to oil resources: The case of Uganda
Ten years ago, Uganda joined other sub-Saharan African Countries with new discoveries of oil; and just as the case always is, this news comes with hig... Read more
2015
Migration and Remittances Factbook 2016
The Migration and Remittances Factbook 2016 provides comprehensive data on global migration patterns and trends, as well as the impact of remittances ... Read more
2015
Uncertain Times
Not long ago, Latin America was a success story of economic growth. While advanced economies suffered a severe recession during the 2008–09 financ... Read more
2015
Pricing the right to education: The cost of reaching new targets by 2030
This paper shows there is an annual nancing gap of US$39 billion over 2015-2030 for reaching universal pre-primary, primary and secondary education ... Read more
2015
Multilateral Aid 2015: Better Partnerships for a Post-2015 World
The message emphasizes the importance of improving partnerships in multilateral aid for a post-2015 world.... Read more
2015
Outcome document of the Third International Conference on Financing for Development: Addis Ababa Action Agenda
The Addis Ababa Action Agenda outlines commitments made at the Third International Conference on Financing for Development to address global financial... Read more
2015
Achieving Zero Hunger: The Critical Role of Investments in Social Protection and Agriculture
The message emphasizes the crucial role of investments in social protection and agriculture in achieving zero hunger.... Read more
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