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.
Ukrainians grow more skeptical of West - diplomaticourier.com
Nov 27, 2024 // Gallup surveys indicate Ukraine’s approval of U.S. leadership—their biggest military backer—is now falling after peaking at 66% in 2022.
From the Kremlin to the Kitchen: Russian Life in 6 Charts
Dec 14, 2023 · s the war in Ukraine crossed the 18-month mark, we recently outlined Ukrainians’ continued support for victory on the battlefield, ambitions to join the EU and NATO, economic strains, and strong support for President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the military. Here, we take stock of public opinion in Russia, outlining six key insights into how life has changed for Russians during the conflict.
What Caused the Ukraine War? - diplomaticourier.com
Oct 8, 2022 · 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 ...
After months of delays, robot completes Fukushima mission
Nov 29, 2024 // Diplomatic Courier staff writer Stephanie Gull brings you three under–the–radar stories from Asia this month: A successful robot at Fukushima, and in South Korea, a co-ed shift at women's universities, and a cold shoulder for ethnic Koreans.
Balancing economic opportunity and economic security
Sep 27, 2024 · he newly approved United Nations Pact for the Future includes many groundbreaking commitments, such as efforts to support economic rights and give developing countries a greater voice in global economic norm setting and decision making.. This comes as elected leaders on the ground face increasing pressure to deliver the opportunity for growth and prosperity to their citizens.
Central Asia–Caspian region, a high–stakes arena for global investors
Nov 25, 2024 · The Central Asia–Caspian region is a geopolitical chessboard with profound challenges and untapped opportunities. As global powers vie for influence, multinational corporations face risks but also transformative investments in energy, infrastructure, and technology, writes Dr. Elkhan Nuriyev.
Deodat Maharaj // Guest Contributor
Nov 8, 2024 · Deodat Maharaj is the Managing Director of the United Nations Technology Bank for Least Developed Countries. // Diplomatic Courier
Mapping the potential trade route between Iran and China
Mar 19, 2024 · 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.
The Sudan Crisis and the Risk of a Proxy War
May 1, 2023 · ince mid-April 2023, Sudan has plunged into a deep political-military crisis.The regular army, headed by Sudanese President Fattah al-Burhan, collided with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a parallel army commanded by Vice President Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo. The clashes quickly escalated into a civil war, with bombings, airstrikes, and artillery strikes that have killed more than 400 people.