Ambassadors
In a rare display of unified diplomacy, ambassadors from across the Asia-Pacific region have thrown their support behind Cambodia's aggressive crackdown on transnational cybercrime. The envoys, representing countries including Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, India, and China, praised the government's decisive action and reaffirmed their commitment to
Ambassadors
President George W Bush had become "bent on the overthrow" of Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein as part of a "mission" to rid the world of "evil-doers", Britain's ambassador to the US, Sir Christopher Meyer, warned in January 2003. Tony Blair's
Ambassadors
British Ambassador Sir Christopher Meyer wrote in a cable sent in January 2003 that US President George W Bush was driven by a "Manichean" view of the world, where evil must be eradicated, and that he saw himself on a mission to rid the world of "evil-doers&
Mediation
Nimisha Priya, an Indian nurse, narrowly escaped execution in Yemen after being convicted of murdering her business partner, Talal Abdo Mahdi. The case highlights the limitations of traditional state diplomacy when governments are unable to negotiate due to political or legal constraints. In Nimisha Priya's case, the intervention
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
Speculation is growing over the possibility of a high-stakes summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on the sidelines of the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) gathering in South Korea this autumn. Analysts say shifting geopolitical dynamics and the leaders' history of personal
Ambassadors
Almost two years have passed since President Bola Tinubu recalled all Nigerian ambassadors and high commissioners, yet new ones have yet to be appointed. This delay has sparked widespread concern among experts in international relations and diplomacy, who argue that it is damaging Nigeria's image and business interests
Ambassadors
Pakistan's diplomacy needs to adjust to the changing global landscape while safeguarding its core interests, according to Ambassador Sardar Masood Khan, a seasoned diplomat with decades of experience in global diplomacy. In a rare interview, Ambassador Khan reflected on Pakistan's foreign policy evolution, the importance of
Ambassadors
Ambassador Sardar Masood Khan, Former President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Pakistan's former envoy to the United States, China, and the United Nations, emphasized the need for Pakistan's diplomacy to evolve with realism and historical clarity while maintaining its core interests. In an exclusive interview,
Ambassadors
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Pavlo Klimkin recently shared his views on the replacement of approximately 20 Ukrainian ambassadors, describing it as a predictable and normal rotation process. According to Klimkin, this replacement is not a shock to the system, but rather a development that has been in preparation for
Mediation
Azerbaijan's long-awaited peace agenda, years in the making, has finally gained momentum with a significant diplomatic breakthrough in Abu Dhabi. The meeting between Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan marks a major turning point in bilateral relations, with both leaders engaging in direct and
Mediation
In a study published in the World journal, researchers at Ashkelon Academic College in Israel have shed light on Saudi Arabia's strategy to expand its global influence through niche diplomacy. According to the research, Saudi Arabia has leveraged its expertise in mediation, religious diplomacy, humanitarian aid, energy leadership,
Diplomacy
Pakistan has reaffirmed its presence on the world stage through dynamic participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) ministerial meeting in Qingdao. Representing Pakistan, Minister of State and Special Assistant to Prime Minister for Culture and National Heritage, Huzaifa Rehman, delivered a compelling address, emphasizing regional connectivity, cultural heritage protection,
