Interview with the First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska
Sep 17, 2021 // The First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska has fully embraced this role that often comes with no “rulebook” but with plenty of challenges and opportunities. We caught up with her during her recent trip to Washington, DC at the end of August in order to learn more about her initiatives in the Ukraine and around the world.
What Is the Global South? - diplomaticourier.com
Nov 09, 2023 // The term “Global South,” much like the term “emerging markets,” has been bandied about quite frequently in recent years. The term’s primary value is descriptive as shorthand, but is also used for diplomatic and political ends as China and India compete with the U.S. for global influence, so we should be wary of how the term can mislead, writes Joseph Nye.
The American Passport’s Historical Journey
Jun 11, 2019 // A new history exhibit at the United States Bureau of Consular affairs at the U.S. Department of State, “From Pirates to Passports: A Timeless Commitment to Service,” explores this concept, illustrating the ways in which consular policies have changed to meet a society with evolving technological innovations and social norms.
Russia's Power and Purpose in a New Global Order
Jan 9, 2021 · t seems that every four years, upon the election or re-election of a president, the United States undertakes a new Russia policy. Whether it is a “reset” or “overcharge”, intimate eye-gazing or burger diplomacy, or a strange and unrequited courtship dance, Washington attempts to recreate policy towards Moscow and consistently fails.
Whatever Happened to Soft Power? - diplomaticourier.com
Jan 14, 2022 // With geopolitical tensions and conflict on the rise globally, it's easy to think the concept of soft power has failed. That's a premature judgment to make, says Harvard University's Joseph Nye, citing examples of how soft power is being wielded today by China and the U.S.
Good Country Index: Which Are the "Goodest" Countries?
Mar 29, 2022 // GCI creator and noted author Simon Anholt breaks down some of the highlights from the latest edition of the Good Country Index, explaining the impacts of recent events on the rankings and discussing patterns in how countries have fared.
Madeleine Albright’s Potent Legacy for Women
Mar 26, 2022 // New America CEO Anne-Marie Slaughter eulogizes the late former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. Her legacy is not only that of a powerful trailblazer for women, being the first female secretary of state, but also as a powerful mentor …
Interview with Navi Pillay: Former UN High Commissioner for …
Oct 6, 2016 · Judge Navi Pillay served as the fifth United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (2008- 2014). Before her appointment as High Commissioner, she served on the International Criminal Court (ICC) and as the President of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR).
Criticism and Praise Mark UN's 75th Anniversary
Sep 21, 2020 // Seventy-five years after the UN charter was signed in San Francisco, the world is facing a series of challenges—a pandemic, climate change, mass migration, to name a few—that should, ostensibly, make the global organization more relevant than ever. But a series of scandals, a reputation as a slow-moving, inefficient bureaucracy, and a …
From the Kremlin to the Kitchen: Russian Life in 6 Charts
Dec 14, 2023 · s the war in Ukraine crossed the 18-month mark, we recently outlined Ukrainians’ continued support for victory on the battlefield, ambitions to join the EU and NATO, economic strains, and strong support for President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the military. Here, we take stock of public opinion in Russia, outlining six key insights into how life has changed for Russians during the conflict.