Among Arab political scientists and politicians, much as in the circles of Middle East experts across the world, the political processes in a region that has seen multidirectional dynamics since 2011 continue to be hotly debated. Regime changes in four Arab states (Libya, Yemen, Sudan, Algeria) were followed by protracted civil wars and humanitarian disasters
Nestled in the heart of the Caribbean, Antigua and Barbuda is a picturesque sovereign island nation renowned for its unparalleled beauty and warm hospitality. Yet, beyond its captivating landscapes and hospitable people, this nation has been proactively elevating its diplomatic footprint on the global stage. In recent years, Antigua and Barbuda has emerged as a
Concerning the ongoing situation involving Israel-Palestine, the Japanese government has been actively engaged in diplomatic initiatives aimed at easing tensions and enhancing humanitarian conditions in the Gaza Strip. In pursuit of these endeavors, the newly appointed Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko had undertaken a visit to Israel, Palestine, and Jordan from November 2 to November 5.
Twenty-three years after the adoption of a landmark UN Security Council resolution on women, peace and security, their presence is still woefully lacking at negotiation tables, Secretary-General António Guterres said on Wednesday. Addressing the Council’s annual debate on resolution 1325, he appealed for countries to “urgently bridge the gap between rhetoric and reality” through concrete action
Long before South African President Cyril Ramaphosa chaired a video summit with BRICS leaders (Brazil, Russia, India and China) with participation of new members on November 21 to discuss the Israel-Hamas conflict, there have been some differences in perceptions and approaches among them, so it was not surprising that the BRICS bloc did not agree
US citizen Anne Sacoolas has been sentenced for causing the death of motorcyclist Harry Dunn. Ms Sacoolas initially claimed diplomatic immunity after Mr Dunn’s death in 2019. What is diplomatic immunity? Diplomatic immunity is a status reserved for foreign diplomats. In theory, it means officials and their families cannot be arrested or prosecuted for any
Moldova says it will expel 45 Russian diplomats and other embassy staff because of their “unfriendly actions”. The total will be cut to just 25 – a figure closer to the number Moldova has at its Moscow embassy. Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 the Moldovan government has accused Moscow of spying
“We will not stop” until Johan Floderus is freed, Josep Borell said on Tuesday, confirming the identity of the Swedish national held prisoner in Iran. The 33-year-old Swedish citizen is an employee of the European Union institutions, the bloc’s foreign policy chief said. Johan Floderus was detained in April 2022 by Iranian authorities and has
A cash boost of hundreds of millions of dollars and more control of land in the occupied West Bank are among Palestinian demands in the event of a three-way deal involving the US, Saudi Arabia and Israel, the BBC has learned. Officials from the Palestinian Authority (PA) held talks in Riyadh with Saudi counterparts on
2021 was a rough year for China-Europe relations. 2022 looks set to be even worse. Despite being forewarned, many were still shocked when Russian moved its troops into Ukraine. Although it is difficult to foresee how it will end, this ongoing war will undoubtedly generate far-reaching consequences for the global political landscape and the relations
