Diplomacy
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.
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Context matters. How has journalism helped us to understand South Korea’s martial law?
Lee Joo-Hee, managing director of ‘The Korea Herald’, on the importance of journalism in understanding the aftermath of the country’s army rule.
Interview: Swedish ambassador to Finland, Peter Ericson
In light of Sweden and Finland’s Nato accession, Peter Ericson outlines the importance of Nordic co-operation against Russian aggression.
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Foreign aid isn’t charity; it’s an investment in global security. Slashing it is a dangerous political shortcut
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Addis Ababa’s recently renovated Africa Hall is a symbol of the continent’s unity
The building’s sensitive restoration is a lesson in working together.
Three themes that will endure geopolitical uncertainty in 2025
Gorana Grgic, our new security correspondent, on what the year might bring and how to prepare for the unforeseen.
Interview: A peace mediation adviser on how to resolve conflict
For every fierce clash, there will be those behind the scenes striving to resolve it through diplomatic means. One such mediator, from Berlin’s Berghof Foundation, tells us the key steps to resolution.
Keeping press freedom alive in Hungary means saying no to politicians
It’s not easy running a media company in Viktor Orbán’s Hungary. Zoltan Varga, the country’s last independent media mogul, tells us about spyware, smear campaigns and expanding further into the country.
