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Iran Plays Diplomatic Hardball With EU Over Detained Swedish Diplomat

Thomas O'Reilly September 7, 2023

In what appears to be another example of hostage diplomacy, Tehran is demanding Sweden’s release of a jailed Iranian official behind the massacre of political dissidents in the 1980s.

Niger’s Military Junta Expels French Ambassador

Tristan Vanheuckelom August 26, 2023

The French said they had “taken note of the putschists’ request” but that the junta lacked the authority to make it.

Russia Says It Intends To Open Embassies in Almost All African Countries

Robert Semonsen July 28, 2023

The statement comes as Russia hosts 17 African heads of state at this week’s Russia-Africa Summit in St. Petersburg.

Moldova Expels 45 Russian Diplomats and Embassy Staff

Tristan Vanheuckelom July 28, 2023

Moldova’s decision, which reflects its markedly cooled relations with Moscow, comes on the heels of a recent investigation, which showed that the number of satellite dishes and communication devices on the Russian embassy’s rooftop had been steadily increasing, sparking espionage fears.

China Cancels Borrell Visit Over EU Alignment With America

Thomas O'Reilly July 5, 2023

The diplomatic slap in the face is a blow to Europe’s hopes of carving a foreign policy path away from a more hawkish United States as relations increasingly sour with Beijing.

Sweden Faces New Diplomatic Headache Following Latest Quran Burning Stunt

Robert Semonsen July 4, 2023

Following the stunt, Sweden’s embassy in Iraq was stormed by a mob of protesters; governments of Jordan, Morocco, Kuwait, and the UAE recalled their ambassadors from Stockholm; and the Organization of the Islamic Conference (ICO) called for Quran burning to be banned globally.