Diplomacy & International Relations

Beirut and Damascus Remain Divided (Mohamad Fawaz – Carnegie Middle East)

At the end of 2024, there were major political changes in Lebanon and Syria. The regime of Bashar al-Assad collapsed in Damascus, while Israeli...

The Irresistible Plan Europeans Can Offer Trump to Save NATO (Rym Momtaz – Carnegie Europe)

At the next NATO summit, Europeans have an opportunity to set new conditions for decades to come. They can strengthen the alliance by committing...

Young innovators drive blockchain adoption in Africa (DigWatch)

In Africa, blockchain is being adopted from the ground up to solve urgent challenges. Young students and freelancers in Kenya and Nigeria use digital...

Kazakhstan unveils plans for crypto-friendly city (DigWatch)

Kazakhstan is pressing ahead with a bold initiative to integrate cryptocurrency into everyday payments by launching a pilot zone known as CryptoCity. President Tokayev...

ASEAN, the GCC, and China unite to advance digital innovation (DigWatch)

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and China convened their inaugural tril.ateral summit in Kuala Lumpur with a...

The Transformation of South Korean Progressive Foreign Policy (Darcie Draudt-Véjares – Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)

The foreign policy orientation of the Democratic Party of Korea (DP)—South Korea’s progressive party—is undergoing a recalibration to a more pragmatic, security-conscious orientation. No...

The Future of Cryptocurrency in the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries (Ala’a Kolkaila – Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)

Cryptocurrencies are no longer a fringe innovation; they have emerged as powerful indicators of a gradual yet profound shift in banking from conventional financial...

Digital Democracy in a Divided Global Landscape (Steven Feldstein – Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)

A global shift is taking place. Leaders recognize that tech innovation equals power, and they are marshaling their resources accordingly. Countries are working to...

Azerbaijan’s Emerging Role in Post-Assad Syria (Fuad Shahbazov – Stimson Center)

On May 4, an Azerbaijani delegation of state officials arrived in Damascus at the invitation of the interim Syrian government. Vice Prime Minister Samir...

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