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International Relations
News & analysis tagged International Relations — diplomacy, politics, and global affairs coverage from Model Diplomat.
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US-India Trade Talks Race Against July Tariff
US-India trade talks face a July deadline as both sides seek concessions.
2026-06-25
India Showcases Arms at Police Expo 2026
India's defence exports surge as it showcases military tech at Police Expo 2026.
2026-06-24
Europe Prepares for Trump's NATO Demands
Europe's E5 powers aim for unity on Ukraine as Trump pressures NATO spending.
2026-06-24
China's Governance Push: A New Order
China's white paper reveals a strategy to reshape global governance norms.
2026-06-22
India and Japan Lead AI Ethics Dialogue
AI governance is a power problem; India and Japan must lead the ethics dialogue.
2026-06-19
29 Nations Warn of Atrocities in Sudan
A coalition warns of mass violence in Sudan as drone strikes kill over 1,000 civilians.
2026-06-18
28 Nations Warn of Sudan Atrocities
A coalition warns of potential mass atrocities in Sudan's el-Obeid amid RSF escalation.
2026-06-18
Western Allies Sanction Settlers in West Bank
Western allies impose sanctions on settlers, but critics say it avoids state accountability.
2026-06-12
Russia’s Diplomatic Gambit Fails at UN
Russia's attempt to obstruct the UN's 'Pact for the Future' backfires, revealing its isolation.
2026-06-07
China’s Diplomatic Wins: Broad but Brittle
China's diplomatic strategy is impressive but lacks durable commitments.
2026-05-25
North Korea Football Win Boosts Diplomacy
North Korea's Naegohyang football win provides diplomatic leverage amid tensions.
2026-05-23
US Sanctions Gaza Flotilla Organisers
US sanctions on Gaza flotilla activists aim to disrupt financial support for Hamas.
2026-05-22
Raúl Castro Indictment Sparks Cuba Tensions
The indictment of Raúl Castro signals a renewed U.S. pressure on Cuba.
2026-05-22
UN Peace Order Crumbles Amid Great Power Strs
The UN's peace order is collapsing as great powers ignore its rules.
2026-05-21
Israel's Deportation of Gaza Activists
Israel's deportation of activists signals a firm stance on Gaza's blockade.
2026-05-11
North Korea's Nuclear Stance at UN NPT
North Korea declares its nuclear arsenal permanent, challenging global norms.
2026-05-07
Geneva's UN Influence Dwindles Amid Funding W
Geneva's UN presence diminishes as funding cuts reshape multilateralism.
2026-05-07
China Leverages Eswatini to Pressure Taiwan
China's tactics against Eswatini signal a broader strategy to isolate Taiwan.
2026-05-06
US-Iran Truce Falters Amid Hormuz Tensions
The US-Iran truce is faltering as tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz.
2026-05-05
UN Security Council's Sahel Peacekeeping Vote
The UN Security Council greenlights a peacekeeping mission in the Sahel, amid abstentions from Russia and China.
2026-05-05
Trump's Role in America's Soft Power Decline
The Trump administration's policies are eroding America's soft power globally.
2026-05-05
Taiwan's Tsai Defies China After Eswatini
Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen asserts defiance against China after visiting Eswatini, reinforcing diplomatic ties.
2026-05-05
Taiwan's Diplomatic Strategy
Taiwan's President Lai defies Beijing's blockade, asserting diplomatic rights as opposition courts China.
2026-05-05
Hegseth: US Firm on Iran, No Concessions Made
Pete Hegseth asserts the US has made no concessions to Iran amid diplomatic pressures.
2026-05-05