Affairs
Our April issue demonstrates why old-school diplomacy matters now more than ever
This issue, we spotlight the enduring importance of diplomatic missions in an increasingly fractious world. Our editor in chief, Andrew Tuck, introduces the idea and other highlights this month, including our Style Special.
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The Netherlands’ diplomatic ideology finds form in the architecture of its Addis Ababa embassy
The building that houses the Dutch mission to Ethiopia is a study in cross-cultural collaboration, expressed through architecture.
The US is eyeing the closure of dozens of consulates, but a physical presence is worth every penny
While the US is implementing widespread closures of their embassies and consulates abroad, nations such as the UAE, Turkey and China are placing even more emphasis on physical representation in their foreign affairs.
Inside the Brazilian embassy in Rome: The diplomatic keepers of Italian heritage
The Italian capital's 17th-century masterpiece, Palazzo Pamphilj, is going through a considered restoration under the direction of the Brazilian embassy.
Diplomacy on a plate: Peru’s Washington embassy is also the city’s best Andean culinary spot
With the latest winner of the Embassy Chef Challenge, chef Michael Ciuffardi, on its team, the Peruvian embassy in Washington is looking to strengthen international ties through gastronomy.
Architecture as international diplomacy: Switzerland’s ‘hanok’-inspired embassy in Seoul
The embassy of Switzerland in Seoul is a manifestation of the two nation’s relationship and architectural heritage – and a statement of peaceful coexistence between progress and remembrance.
The renovation of the Philippine embassy in Singapore unveils a striking new chancery for overseas nationals
The newest iteration of the Philippine embassy in Singapore not only raises the island nation’s diplomatic profile, but also provides a home away from home for its citizens abroad.
Italy’s new London embassy, Casa Italia, is a shining example of soft-power promotion
The newly opened Italian embassy in London makes good use of the country’s cultural prowess as a tool of diplomacy. We take a tour with its ambassador Inigo Lambertini.
Why Canadian ambassador Gregory Galligan won’t give up on diplomacy with Syria
While the Canadian embassy in the Syrian capital has not yet reopened since its 2012 closure, its non-resident ambassador Gregory Galligan has kept the mission alive in effort to support peace efforts.
Berlin’s five-state Nordic embassy is the gold standard of multilateral solidarity
The Nordic embassies complex in Berlin, which houses diplomatic missions of Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Norway and Sweden, shows what true statesmanship can look like in today’s fractured global order.
Who is Pete Hegseth? Trump’s war-hungry secretary of defense
The US secretary of defense’s press conferences on the US-Israeli war with Iran have scaled rhetorical heights not before seen at the Pentagon.
