International Relations & Diplomacy – Page 2

The impact of the Houthis’ FTO designation

Octavian-Teodor DragonJuly 26, 20250

Vittoria Giudice Article Ansar Allah, also known as the Houthis, was initially designated as an FTO in 2021 before a policy shift under Biden. In January of the same year, Biden revoked the designation and classified them as a Special Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) group, a status with less severe penalties than an FTO. This […]

Banking on Diplomacy

Octavian-Teodor DragonJuly 26, 20250

By Alek Spieczny and Melody Schmidt Introduction Mark Carney’s election marks a pivotal shift in Canadian foreign policy. Amid spats with the Trump administration, new opportunities in the Indo-Pacific, and an increasingly tighter bond with the EU, Canada has an opportunity to be more than just a passive ally. Therefore, this article will evaluate three […]

A Georgian Nightmare

Octavian-Teodor DragonJuly 26, 20250

Rigged Elections Georgia stands at a crossroads between Russia and the European aspiration of the Georgian population, as the illegitimate, pro-Russian government, under the Georgian Dream, seeks to pull the country further into Moscow’s sphere of influence. Among the most controversial measures this year was the adoption of the Russian ‘foreign agents’ law in May. […]

Latin America

Octavian-Teodor DragonJuly 26, 20250

I. Introduction: A Region Between Poles? Latin America stands at a historical crossroads. For two centuries, its international posture has been largely shaped in reaction to external hegemonies—from British commercial penetration and U.S. hemispheric domination to Cold War alignments and neoliberal mandates. Yet today, the region confronts a new strategic landscape: one not defined by […]

Climate Change’s Impact on Politics in the Arctic

Octavian-Teodor DragonJuly 26, 20250

The changing face of the Arctic The Arctic is a region more dynamic than ever. This development is primarily caused by growing geopolitical and economic interests but also fueled by climate change and the rapid melting of ice, turning the region into a focal point of international competition. Once a nearly inaccessible ice desert, the […]

Iraq’s Development Road

Octavian-Teodor DragonJuly 26, 20250

While conflict continues to dominate Middle Eastern headlines, Iraq, a country long associated with turmoil, has experienced relative political calm. This stability presents a unique opportunity: leveraging its geographic location to become a critical link in global trade. At the heart of this ambition lies the Development Road Project (DRP): a $17 billion initiative designed […]

Reviving Relations – China, South Korea and Japan

Octavian-Teodor DragonJuly 26, 20250

Reviving Relations – China, South Korea and Japan How Trump pushes Northeast Asia together On March 25th, 2025, China, South Korea, and Japan held their eleventh China-Japan-ROK Trilateral Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Tokyo. During their meeting, they agreed on key points that should shape the trilateral cooperation in the upcoming years. First, the focus lies […]

China’s “Bet” on Africa?

Eugen BulboacaJuly 26, 20250

Main Takeaways from the 2024 China-Africa Summit In the beginning of September, Beijing hosted one of its largest diplomatic convoys in years; the three-yearly Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit, with more than 50 African countries’ delegates present. The summit adopted the Beijing Action Plan for 2025–2027 and resulted in a wide range of commitments […]

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