What Caused the Ukraine War? - diplomaticourier.com
2022年10月8日 · ussia’s war in Ukraine is the most disruptive conflict that Europe has seen since 1945. While many in the West see a war of choice by Russian President Vladimir Putin, he says that NATO’s 2008 decision in favor of eventual Ukrainian membership brought an existential threat to Russia’s borders, and still others trace the conflict back to the Cold War’s end and the failure of the West to ...
Kazakhstan: Balancing Russia and the Rest
Mar 19, 2023 // Kazakhstan's foreign policy for years struck a balance in its relationship with Russia, China, and the West has been disrupted by recent geopolitical events. Even as the government realigns its foreign policy, this year's elections could mean even bigger changes, writes Nikola Mikovic.
Shifting alliances put the Horn of Africa on edge
Oct 24, 2024 // Tensions are on the rise again on the Horn of Africa, as Egypt, Somalia, and Eritrea discuss a potential collective security alliance against Ethiopia.
Whatever Happened to Soft Power? - diplomaticourier.com
Jan 14, 2022 // With geopolitical tensions and conflict on the rise globally, it's easy to think the concept of soft power has failed. That's a premature judgment to make, says Harvard University's Joseph Nye, citing examples of how soft power is being wielded today by China and the U.S.
Global literacy amid digital world, progress and new frontiers
2024年9月5日 · Despite literacy rates’ improvement within the last two centuries, challenges persist—including regional and gender disparities. To address modern challenges, consider: new literacies within education, leveraging technology and expertise, and involving the wider community, writes Joysy John, MBE.
What if Ukraine Loses? - diplomaticourier.com
2024年2月24日 · hat if Ukraine loses? It is a rather uncomfortable question to ask or to consider. Leaders in North America and Europe have been nearly unanimous and unequivocal in their insistence that Ukraine must and will win.
The American Passport’s Historical Journey
Jun 11, 2019 // A new history exhibit at the United States Bureau of Consular affairs at the U.S. Department of State, “From Pirates to Passports: A Timeless Commitment to Service,” explores this concept, illustrating the ways in which consular policies have changed to meet a society with evolving technological innovations and social norms.
Joysy John, MBE // Guest Contributor - diplomaticourier.com
Joysy John is an entrepreneur, edtech advisor, and innovation consultant. Joysy is the ex–Director of Education at Nesta and ex–CIO of Ada National College for Digital Skills. // Diplomatic Courier
Mapping the potential trade route between Iran and China
2024年3月19日 · racing the trajectory of attacks at the Red Sea, one could argue that since November 2023, Yemen’s Tehran–backed Houthi rebels have forced central Asian economies (among other states at the international level) to consider opening alternate trade routes and maintain supply lines, further greasing the wheels of their economies.
What Is the Global South? - diplomaticourier.com
Nov 09, 2023 // The term “Global South,” much like the term “emerging markets,” has been bandied about quite frequently in recent years. The term’s primary value is descriptive as shorthand, but is also used for diplomatic and political ends as China and India compete with the U.S. for global influence, so we should be wary of how the term can mislead, writes Joseph Nye.