July 4, 2024 9:21 PM
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Joe Metcalfe jailed for plotting mosque terror attack dressed as PC

A far-right teenager who plotted to attack a mosque while disguised as an armed police officer has been jailed. Joe Metcalfe was aged 15 when he planned a murderous assault on the mosque in Keighley, West Yorkshire. He was sentenced to 10 years for terror offences and rape at Leeds Crown Court. Judge Bobbie Cheema-Grubb

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Defence Diplomacy

Breaking Barriers, Building Equality: Honouring Women in Diplomacy

Today we honour the brave, fearless and dedicated women who have broken through confining norms and stereotypes in order to build peace, equality and human rights through diplomacy and leadership. While women throughout history have not been given the full recognition they deserve as diplomats, dealmakers, leaders and visionaries, we are half of the global

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Interviewing His Excellency Juan Angulo – Ambassador of Chile to India

In this exclusive interview, we have the honor of speaking with His Excellency Juan Angulo, the esteemed Ambassador of Chile to India. With a wealth of diplomatic experience and a deep understanding of the bilateral relationship between the two nations, Ambassador Angulo sheds light on the vibrant collaborations, cultural exchanges, and strategic initiatives that define

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The Egyptian role in the Palestinian issue and the International Peace Summit

Egypt played a major role throughout the 75-year history of the Palestinian issue, as it had an active role in contributing to ending the crises in the Arab region and restoring stability to it, based on its strength and position.  During the seventies, Cairo continued its efforts by accepting the “Rogers 1970” initiative, which included

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Defence Diplomacy

A Paradigm Shift for a More Inclusive World

In today’s global landscape, we face complex challenges, from enduring conflicts and environmental crises to the pressing issue of climate change. Traditional approaches, particularly those led by international organizations like the United Nations (UN), have sometimes fallen short in effectively addressing these multifaceted issues. There is a growing call to shift the focus towards empowering

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The main task is to determine the boundaries of the Chinese-American game

The meeting between Xi Jinping and Joe Biden showed how important it is to determine the boundaries of the Sino-American game, writes ‘Huanqiu Shibao’. These limits will increasingly depend on Beijing’s economic power, diplomatic maneuvering and curbing Washington’s competitive strategies, the article notes. What is the purpose of interaction between China and the United States?

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Biden-Xi summit: No significant breakthrough in San Francisco

The Biden-Xi summit sends a signal to Russia too. Russia’s relations with the US are at an impasse, but China, while joining hands with Russia to counter US hegemony, is also seeking engagement with the US. In the China-Russia-US triangle, China is giving itself more flexible diplomatic options, notes Kanwal Sibal, a former Indian Foreign

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It is Beyond Time for the EU to Admit Turkey into the European Union

Authors: Richard Caroll and Jozef Bicerano Modern Turkey was founded in 1923, and ever since then, Turkey has moved toward the western world; she has modernized her political, social, and economic policies along western lines.  Turkish policy makers had hoped that this westernization of Turkey would open up Turkey to more investment, cultural and political

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Israel’s Ro’im Rachok: A Positive Example of Neurodiversity for other World Militaries?

Ro’im Rachok (translated as “looking ahead”), an Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) program that recruits individuals on the Autism Spectrum, is one of the more thought-provoking initiatives within Israel’s military. Specifically, the program provokes discussion over its relevance to the policies of other world militaries. Is Ro’im Rachok a positive example, or is it laced with

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From the Middle East to Ukraine. A Milestone

The aggravation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict is an indicator of the growing imbalance in the existing system of international relations. This imbalance is characterised by the emergence of new conflicts and resumption of old ones, with large-scale human casualties and risks of further escalation. While laying claim to international leadership and the role of guarantor

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