Diplomacy
The UN General Assembly’s true value lies in the encounters that it facilitates
As New York hosts this year’s UNGA, you’ll hear all of the familiar gripes. But the forum can still be consequential, especially when they bring together countries that usually try to avoid each other.
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How the world’s middle powers are adapting to a new era of weaponised interdependence
As geopolitics continue to shift in response to increasingly volatile great powers, regional players are rethinking self-agency.
Toast of the town: The secrets to a successful diplomatic dinner
Formal encounters come with the diplomatic territory but it’s often around the dinner table that international trust are forged. Now Georgetown University students are learning the art of diplomacy over a meal.
King Charles charms Trump and Congress to put a gloss back on the special relationship
As Donald Trump’s relationship with Nato allies stutters, King Charles’ successful trip to Washington seems to have reaffirmed the special relationship between the UK and the US. American credibility, however, is still in doubt.
Geopolitics might’ve lost its shock value but the Delphi Economic Forum is a good omen for diplomacy
The geopolitical calendar is becoming ever more packed with conferences and summits. But is all of this talk doing any good? We seek some diplomatic divination from Delphi.
‘Focus on the fundamentals – that’s what strengthens the quality of life’: Helsinki’s millennial mayor outlines his plan
We meet Daniel Sazonov, Helsinki’s millennial mayor, to discuss his city’s progress and challenges, from maintaining its green image to diplomatic risk management.
Israeli ambassador to the UAE, Yossi Avraham Shelley, on what it will take to end strikes on Lebanon
Israel’s ambassador to the UAE, Yossi Avraham Shelley, joined us on Monocle Radio’s ‘The Briefing’ to discuss the talks between the US, Israel and Lebanon as missile attacks continue.
‘The rules-based order is over’: What Trump, Iran and Ukraine tell us about the future of international relations
The author of ‘Surviving Chaos: Geopolitics When The Rules Fail’, Mark Leonard, shares his view on how to navigate a multi-polar world where yesterday’s assumptions are quickly becoming out-of-date.
Can Pakistan broker the peace that Washington and Tehran cannot?
As the Iran conflict escalates with no apparent end in sight, an unlikely nation has positioned itself as a possible mediator. But can Pakistan successfully navigate the rapidly evolving multi-domain war?
Beyond the water’s edge: How are embassies adapting in an increasingly fractious and data-dense world?
Monocle’s security correspondent explores how countries in the 21st century are reframing the importance of in-person diplomatic missions.
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.
