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Diplomacy
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Herman Legal Group Blog
What Is the Difference Between Consulate vs Embassy?
When you’re traveling or living abroad, U.S. citizens count on U.S. embassies and consulates for a range of services – lost passports, emergency help, and more. Foreign nationals apply to…
The Right Coast
Exclusive: Rubio Outlines Sweeping Change in Cable to U.S. Diplomats Worldwide | RealClearPolitics
Shortly after taking the oath of office, Secretary of State Marco Rubio sent a cable to every U.S. diplomatic and consular post worldwide. The stark message from the new diplomat:…
ComplexDiscovery
Orban’s Peace Gambit: Diplomacy and Conflict in the Evolving Russia-Ukraine War
By Rob Robinson
Editor’s Note: As the Russia-Ukraine conflict enters its third year, this article provides a snapshot of the situation as of July 6, 2024. We cover recent diplomatic moves, including Hungarian…
ComplexDiscovery
Global Leaders Unite in Switzerland to Forge Peace in Ukraine
By Rob Robinson
Editor’s Note: In the midst of one of the most pressing geopolitical crises of our time, the recent Global Peace Summit held at Switzerland’s Bürgenstock Resort represents a pivotal moment…
PrawfsBlawg
Thomas Friedman on the “Biden Doctrine”
Main Thursday, February 01, 2024Thomas Friedman on the "Biden Doctrine"In today's NYTimes, Thomas Friedman addresses the advent of a potential "Biden Doctrine" on the Middle East:A Biden Doctrine — as…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Henry Kissinger, secretary of state under Presidents Nixon and Ford, dies at 100
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, a prominent diplomat known for shaping U.S. foreign policy during the Vietnam War era and improving relations with China, has passed away at the…
The Right Coast
White House downplays diplomatic tremors caused by Biden’s dictator comment | Washington Examiner
Biden made the off-the-cuff remark in response to a question shouted at the end of his post-Xi meeting press conference. Well, look, he is," Biden told reporters Wednesday. "He s…
China Law Blog
Lessons from Singapore’s First Ambassador Tommy Koh
I recently returned from a World Trade Center Utah delegation to Singapore, where I attended a briefing with Singapore’s first ambassador, Tommy Koh. Koh is a legendary diplomat and international…
The Right Coast
China s Foreign Minister Holds Call With Ukraine Counterpart – WSJ
China s foreign minister on Thursday spoke by telephone with his Ukrainian counterpart as Beijing continues to signal its desire to play a part in ending that country s war…
Global Policy Watch
Will Biden deliver on his commitment to Africa in 2022?
When he was running to win the White House, President Joe Biden’s campaign committed to implement a “bold strategy” toward Africa, and one that would be based on a “mutually…