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Diplomacy

Austria’s UK ambassador on life after Brexit, rubbish diplomacy in Canada and Libya’s intractable conflict explained.

  • Issue #131
  • 4 min read
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The power of personal relationships in peace talks and the relationship between the US and UK.

  • Issue #130
  • 4 min read
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Thought leaders

We explore the 2020 agenda for three globally focused think-tanks: from tackling alternative facts in the US to pushing the bigger picture in India – plus the future of Europe.

  • The Forecast #10
  • 1 min read
Thought leaders
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Japanese soft power in Washington, a Lithuanian war hero and Australia's soft power revival.

  • Issue #129
  • 4 min read
Shane McLeod, research fellow at the Lowy Institute, in professional headshot
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Conversation starters

From choosing music to discussing odd anecdotes, this guide ensures engaging dinner party conversation. If all else fails, a strong drink can help!

  • Issue #128
  • 9 min read
Conversation starters
Culture

The opener

Art for diplomats, curbing California’s cushty canteen culture, dining cars hit the buffers and a political tussle on Chinese cinema screens.

  • Issue #128
  • 7 min read
Norman Foster Portfolio book cover showing architectural designs
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Band of brothers

Georgia’s inaugural Tsinandali Festival is not merely a celebration of classical music. It’s also an attempt to bring together musicians in one orchestra from countries with fractious relations.

  • Issue #128
  • 11 min read
Band of brothers
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Diplomacy

China charm offensive in El Salvador, Morocco plays peacemaker and a Davos alternative in Asia.

  • Issue #128
  • 4 min read
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Canada’s ambassador for women, peace and security talks progress and problems; plus who’s winning in the diplomatic stakes between Serbia and Kosovo.

  • Issue #127
  • 4 min read
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Diplomacy Briefing

We talk to Taiwan’s man in London about diplomatic tussles with China, the Swiss build their second-largest embassy and Russia’s backfire in the Baltics.

  • Issue #126
  • 4 min read
David Lin, Taiwan's representative to the UK, speaking during an interview in his London office with a flag behind him.

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