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Lack of Diversity in State Department Bad for U.S. Diplomacy: Foreign Policy
U.S. African American diplomats are still subject to harsh treatment from their own colleagues, some of whom use…
The Post-Shame Era of U.S. Foreign Policy
The U.S. House Ethics Committee on Thursday launched an investigation against Congressman George Santos, who has been found…
Russia-Ukraine Conflict Destabilizes Finland’s Foreign Policy Position
Foreign and security policy changes, especially the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, have destabilized Finland’s foreign and security…
Japan, Philippines Agree to Sharply Boost Defense Ties
The leaders of Japan and the Philippines agreed Thursday to sharply boost their defense ties, allowing Japanese troops…
Bangladesh and Myanmar Brace for the Worst as Cyclone Mocha Makes Landfall
Powerful Cyclone Mocha made landfall on Myanmar’s west coast Sunday and is barreling toward millions of vulnerable people with winds…
Thai Vote Shows Deep Desire for Change — If the Generals Will Allow It
Some 40 million voters in Thailand delivered on Sunday an unmistakable message: They are unhappy with nine years…
Thai PM Seeks Unesco Intangible Cultural Heritage Listing for Pha Khao Ma
The Thai government is planning to register the loincloth or “Pha khao ma” as an intangible cultural heritage…
Russia Expects a Visit From China’s Xi Jinping in the Spring, Ministry Says
The Russian government is anticipating a visit from Chinese leader Xi Jinping this spring, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs…
EU Freezes $21.5 Billion in Assets of Russian Individuals, Legal Entities
The EU authorities have frozen the assets of Russian sanctioned individuals and legal entities in the amount of…
EU Members Fail to Agree on New Sanctions Against Russia
EU countries failed on Wednesday to agree on new sanctions against Russia meant to be in place for…