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Realism or Idealism: the Predicament of Western Diplomacy

David Martin Jones July 23, 2022

Whereas prudence emphasizes political or reasonable action adjusted to particular and contingent circumstances, liberal progressivism like other forms of modern rationalism sees global problems only in terms of universal panaceas.

Austrian State Media Boss Wishes Death Upon PM Orbán

Robert Semonsen June 6, 2022

In a tasteless social media post on Wednesday evening, Karl Pachner, the online managing director of the state-funded Austrian Broadcasting Corporation wrote that it would be a “great thing” if Orbán were to suffer a heart attack.

French, Italian and Spanish Diplomats Expelled from Russia

Hélène de Lauzun May 21, 2022

Moscow had promised to match expulsion measures; dozens of Western diplomats have already been expelled from Russia.

Chinese Foreign Minister Visits Afghanistan to Discuss Economic Cooperation

David Boos April 1, 2022

In a first visit to Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover last August, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke about economic cooperation between the two countries, and renewed his call to the U.S. to end sanctions.

Ireland and Other EU Countries Expel Russian Diplomats

Bridget Ryder March 31, 2022

The Department of Foreign Affairs said in a press release that the expulsion was because the diplomats’ “activities have not been in accordance with international standards of diplomatic behaviour. This action is being taken under Article 9 of the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.”

Bid for Russia-Ukraine De-escalation: French Charm Offensive Crashes Against Intractable Putin

Tristan Vanheuckelom February 12, 2022

On the eve of his diplomatic mission to Moscow, in a desperate bid for a de-escalation of tensions on Ukraine’s borders, Macron said that “the geopolitical objective of Russia today is clearly not Ukraine, but to clarify the rules of cohabitation with NATO and the EU.”

Finland Holds the Key to Peace in Ukraine

Sven R. Larson December 18, 2021

As a sovereign country, Ukraine is in its full right to make whatever constitutional reforms it sees fit. Their right to independence is as strong as is Russia’s right to national security. If one is weighed against the other, national sovereignty always wins.

Poland Recalls Ambassador To Israel

Gellért Rajcsányi August 17, 2021

Poland’s ambassador to Israel has been recalled until further notice, the foreign ministry said.

Tag: diplomacy

Realism or Idealism: the Predicament of Western Diplomacy

Austrian State Media Boss Wishes Death Upon PM Orbán

French, Italian and Spanish Diplomats Expelled from Russia

Chinese Foreign Minister Visits Afghanistan to Discuss Economic Cooperation

Ireland and Other EU Countries Expel Russian Diplomats

Bid for Russia-Ukraine De-escalation: French Charm Offensive Crashes Against Intractable Putin

Finland Holds the Key to Peace in Ukraine

Poland Recalls Ambassador To Israel

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