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Tag: Diplomacy

Italy’s Giorgia Meloni Practicing Detente with Washington’s Enemies in Break with G7 Nations
World News

Italy’s Giorgia Meloni Practicing Detente with Washington’s Enemies in Break with G7 Nations

July 31, 2024August 2, 2024

Perhaps more than any other in recent years, Italy has chosen to walk a somewhat solitary path among its…

07/17 End of the Empire: Russian Diplomatic Efforts Succeeding in Cleaning Up American Messes
End of the Empire

07/17 End of the Empire: Russian Diplomatic Efforts Succeeding in Cleaning Up American Messes

July 17, 2024

End of the Empire is a once-monthly feature on all news relating to the transition from the unipolar world…

US Bases Come Under Attack in Iraq, as Erdogan Lands in Baghdad for Important Meeting
World News

US Bases Come Under Attack in Iraq, as Erdogan Lands in Baghdad for Important Meeting

April 23, 2024

After a pause extending to February 4th, US forces in Iraq and Syria have come under attack again, with…

‘The time has come for incisive diplomacy’ Between Russia and Ukraine, Says Italy
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‘The time has come for incisive diplomacy’ Between Russia and Ukraine, Says Italy

January 11, 2024January 11, 2024

Kyiv has allies in the West that want to see her diligently negotiate with Russia over an end to…

Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Agreement Draws Nearer–UN High Court Rules Armenians Must Be Allowed to Return
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Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Agreement Draws Nearer–UN High Court Rules Armenians Must Be Allowed to Return

November 20, 2023

Armenian and Azeri officials have both said that the basic principles of a peace agreement that would recognize the…

NATO Members Complete Cluster Munition Disarmament, Urge Belligerents to Ban Controversial Weapons
War

NATO Members Complete Cluster Munition Disarmament, Urge Belligerents to Ban Controversial Weapons

September 18, 2023

The 11th meeting of the Convention on Cluster Munitions recently concluded in Geneva with two NATO members, Bulgaria and…

BRICS Summit 2023: BRICS Gold-Backed Currency Decision Delayed–6 New Members Invited to Join
Political Economy

BRICS Summit 2023: BRICS Gold-Backed Currency Decision Delayed–6 New Members Invited to Join

August 24, 2023

In the lead-up to the 15th annual BRICS summit, it’s been suggested that a multinational trade currency pegged to…

BRICS Summit 2023: Bloc Keen on Welcoming New Members—Who and How Remain Open Questions
Political Economy

BRICS Summit 2023: Bloc Keen on Welcoming New Members—Who and How Remain Open Questions

August 23, 2023

Kicking off on Tuesday in Johannesburg, the 15th Annual BRICS Summit will hopefully put the answers to a lot…

08/21 End of the Empire: Iran Visits Saudi, and US Complains About Tehran Boosting Ties in “Our Hemisphere”
End of the Empire

08/21 End of the Empire: Iran Visits Saudi, and US Complains About Tehran Boosting Ties in “Our Hemisphere”

August 21, 2023

End of the Empire is a twice-monthly feature on all news relating to the transition from the unipolar world…

8/01 End of the Empire: China Establishes Commercial and Strategic Ties with Key Targets of Washington
End of the Empire

8/01 End of the Empire: China Establishes Commercial and Strategic Ties with Key Targets of Washington

August 1, 2023August 1, 2023

End of the Empire is a twice-monthly feature on all news relating to the transition from the unipolar world…

Ukraine and US Continue Swatting Down Peace Proposals
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Ukraine and US Continue Swatting Down Peace Proposals

June 8, 2023July 19, 2023

The number of parties interested in mediating a peace, or at minimum a ceasefire, between Kyiv and Moscow has…

5/23 End of the Empire: US Losing All Across the Middle East
ArchivesEnd of the Empire

5/23 End of the Empire: US Losing All Across the Middle East

May 23, 2023June 28, 2023

End of the Empire is a twice-monthly feature on all news relating to the transition from the unipolar world…

South African President Blames NATO for Ukraine – Says SA Was Asked to Mediate
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South African President Blames NATO for Ukraine – Says SA Was Asked to Mediate

April 3, 2023July 13, 2023

VARESE, Italy. April 3rd, 2023. The first 3 months of 2023 have shown the BRICS nations rising ever faster…

Taiwan Presidents Touch Down in China and US for Visits at Crossed Purposes
ArchivesWorld News

Taiwan Presidents Touch Down in China and US for Visits at Crossed Purposes

March 31, 2023July 13, 2023

TAIPEI, Taiwan. March 31st, 2023. Both the current and former presidents of Taiwan are traveling today—the first to the…

France Willing to Work With China on Ceasefire and Peace Proposals in Ukraine
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France Willing to Work With China on Ceasefire and Peace Proposals in Ukraine

March 27, 2023July 13, 2023

VARESE, Italy. March 27th, 2023. According to a Chinese readout of a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron’s…

Former Taiwan President Visiting China to Hopefully Reduce Sky-High Tensions with Mainland
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Former Taiwan President Visiting China to Hopefully Reduce Sky-High Tensions with Mainland

March 21, 2023June 30, 2023

TAIPEI, Taiwan. March 20th, 2023. The former President of Taiwan, Ma Yingjeou is planning to visit China for a…

What Has Caused Iran and Saudi Arabia to Restore Diplomatic Ties?
ArchivesWorld News

What Has Caused Iran and Saudi Arabia to Restore Diplomatic Ties?

March 13, 2023July 3, 2023

It’s difficult to look at the joint statement released by Saudi Arabia and Iran that the old enemies will…

Biden Camp in Midst of All Out Diplomatic Blitz Across the Pacific to Catch Up with China
ArchivesForeign Policy

Biden Camp in Midst of All Out Diplomatic Blitz Across the Pacific to Catch Up with China

September 29, 2022January 24, 2024

Story at a glance… The US “Pacific Island Country Summit” kicked off at the White House on Wednesday. Writ…

Joe Biden’s Trip To Saudi Arabia Is a Disaster
ArchivesForeign Policy

Joe Biden’s Trip To Saudi Arabia Is a Disaster

July 12, 2022January 24, 2024

Story at a glance… Joe Biden leaves on Friday for Saudi Arabia on a cynical mission. While Yemen is…

What the Heck is Going on With the Iran Nuclear Deal?
ArchivesForeign Policy

What the Heck is Going on With the Iran Nuclear Deal?

June 21, 2022February 1, 2024

The International Atomic Energy Agency has confirmed that Iran has decided to commence escalating her uranium enrichment program at…

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Houthis Defeat the Americans, Claim Destruction of Another F/A-18 and Strike Israel with Drones

Andy Corbley May 8, 2025

Yemen has claimed responsibility for an attack on the USS Harry Truman aircraft carrier that caused a second F/A-18…

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Former Georgia Senator Joins Trump’s Kettle of China Hawks as US Ambassador to Beijing

Andy Corbley May 1, 2025

Former Georgia Senator and businessman David Perdue was recently confirmed with a bipartisan vote as the new US Ambassador…

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Houthis Shoot Down $210 Million in Drones, US Kill 80 in Strike on Civilians in Hodeidah

Andy Corbley April 25, 2025

Seven of the United States’ premier long-range offensive drones have been shot down by Houthi counterfire in the skies…

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