Diplomacy
Inside Hanaholmen, the secretive Nordic retreat where diplomats shape Europe’s future
On a small island off Helsinki is an institution where key political figures from Finland and Sweden meet to discuss geopolitical issues, in a space away from the pressurised corridors of power.
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UAE’s Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi on how smart diplomacy can bridge a polarised world
Emphasising the importance of dialogue and hope amid challenges in the middle east.
Threads of power: How global leaders’ style shapes their influence
What world leaders wear – and how they project power, prestige or playfulness – matters. Who said that style doesn’t make the world go round, command armies or inspire faith?
Opinion
Why Donald Trump’s opponents should strive to better understand his governing style
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Propaganda shots fired despite pause in Thailand-Cambodia war
Six weeks after a ceasefire, Cambodia and Thailand remain on edge. Borders closed, propaganda campaigns launched and far-right media meddling leave the fragile truce hanging by a thread in this volatile dispute.
Who’s Alexander Stubb? How the Finnish president became Trump’s favourite
Alexander Stubb didn’t wait for a journalist to raise the question. “Some of the international media might wonder, ‘Why is the president of Finland here?’” he said with a grin. On Monday, US president…
If Alaska seeks diplomatic clout, it needs to build better venues
Alaska wants to host geopolitical get-togethers, but where?
Between war and peace: The UAE’s key role in de-escalating the Israel-Iran conflict
As hostilities between Israel and Iran intensify, regional neighbours in the Gulf might yet prove to be able peacemakers – if only for their own sake.
