Foreign ministers
Education Minister Paul Givan's visit to a school in East Jerusalem, a territory internationally recognized as occupied, has sparked controversy in Northern Ireland. Mr. Givan used the Department of Education's official website and social media pages to promote his trip, citing Israel's innovative approaches
Foreign policy
Singaporean Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong emphasized the importance of maintaining the country's independent and principled foreign policy during a session at Chatham House in London. He highlighted the city-state's success in making foreign policy decisions based on its own national interests, rather than aligning with
Foreign policy
Singaporean Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong emphasized the importance of maintaining the country's independent and principled foreign policy during a session at Chatham House in London. He highlighted the city-state's success in making foreign policy decisions based on its own national interests, rather than aligning with
Emigration and immigration
The Trump administration's promise to end distant wars and prioritize "America First" has taken a dramatic turn with the deployment of US warships, stealth jets, and bombers to Venezuela's doorstep. This policy shift has sparked concerns about a broader military conflict and raised questions
Boundary disputes
As the Global South, comprising 86% of the world's population, seeks to break free from the constraints of Western dominance, the Islamabad Symposium 2025 offered valuable insights into the path forward. The symposium's discussions, centered around the theme "Balancing Relationships Between the Global North and
Diplomacy
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has emphasized the importance of strengthening ties with Pakistan, stating that the US has a long history of working with the country on counterterrorism and seeks to expand their partnership further. He also emphasized that the US's efforts to strengthen ties with
Anwar bin Ibrahim
As Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's chairmanship of Asean comes to a close, his diplomatic efforts reflect a significant shift in Malaysia's foreign policy approach, moving from a balance between the US and China to an omni-directional dynamism that seeks to engage multiple powers while
Foreign policy
A "Make America Great Again" (Maga) foreign policy, central to Donald Trump's appeal, promises to end military commitments that have sucked the US into draining and drawn-out wars far from its shores. However, the ongoing US military buildup targeting the authoritarian regime of Nicolás Maduro in
Chinese foreign relations
Tokyo's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is set to meet with US President Donald Trump in the midst of a series of diplomatic tests, including back-to-back summits in Malaysia and South Korea. Takaichi faces the daunting task of navigating the complex web of international relations, particularly with China,
Foreign policy
The diplomatic relationship between the U.S. and Israel has grown increasingly strained as President Donald Trump returns to the global stage with a firm foreign policy approach. A senior U.S. official warned that Trump will take personal action against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he endangers the
Foreign policy
In a report published by the Srpska Politicka Misao, researchers from the Institute of European Studies in Belgrade, Serbia have analyzed the foreign policy relations between Serbia and North Macedonia from 2006 to 2025. The study aims to understand the historical background, current state, and future prospects of the complex
Foreign policy
Pakistan's foreign policy has undergone a subtle yet significant transformation, as the country increasingly engages with nations outside its traditional spheres of influence. This shift is marked by a willingness to form partnerships and forge cooperative relationships across a broader range of domains, rather than solely focusing on
