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International Relations
News & analysis tagged International Relations — diplomacy, politics, and global affairs coverage from Model Diplomat.
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WFP's 2025 Hunger Crisis: Funding Cuts
WFP assists 121 million amid a 40% funding drop, revealing a dire hunger crisis.
2026-07-09
US Strikes Iran Again as Hormuz Ceasefire F
The U.S. strikes Iran to assert control over the Strait of Hormuz.
2026-07-09
U.S. Strikes 90 Iranian Targets; Tehran Hits
U.S. strikes on Iran escalate conflict, with Iran retaliating against Gulf bases.
2026-07-09
US Steps Back from South China Sea Talks
The US cedes control of South China Sea Code talks to ASEAN and China, reshaping regional power dynamics.
2026-07-09
US Steps Back from South China Sea Talks
The US withdraws from South China Sea Code of Conduct talks, reshaping regional security dynamics.
2026-07-09
Ukraine's UN Security Council Strategy
Ukraine's July 9 UN meeting tests its strategy for Global South alignment.
2026-07-09
Türkiye–UK Defence Partnership Deepens NATO T
Türkiye's new defence partnership with the UK marks a significant NATO realignment.
2026-07-09
Turkey's F-35 Reset: What Trump Can Deliver
Trump's pledge to lift Turkey's CAATSA sanctions faces significant legal barriers.
2026-07-09
Trump's Ukraine Patriot Missile Deal
Trump's offer to Ukraine for Patriot missile production is a strategic offload, not a gift.
2026-07-09
Trump's Trade Threat to Spain Explained
Trump's trade order against Spain faces legal hurdles and EU resistance.
2026-07-09
Taiwan's Coast Guard Patrol with Foreign MPs
Taiwan's Coast Guard hosts foreign lawmakers to counter Chinese maritime pressure.
2026-07-09
Taiwan Warns of New Indo-Pacific Status Quo
Taiwan warns that China's maritime tactics are reshaping regional norms.
2026-07-09
Sudan's Drone War: A Broken Embargo
Khaled Khiari's warning highlights the failure of the arms embargo in Sudan.
2026-07-09
Russia's Support for Africa's UN Seats
Russia's backing of Africa's UN Security Council seats comes with a catch: preserving its veto power.
2026-07-09
Russia Backs Africa's UN Security Council Bid
Russia's endorsement of African UNSC seats serves its diplomatic interests without cost.
2026-07-09
Repsol's Horcón Deal: US Oil Colony
Repsol's Horcón deal signals a US-controlled oil regime in Venezuela.
2026-07-09
Repsol's Horcón Deal Tests Trump's Oil Order
Repsol's Horcón deal tests Trump's oil order, signaling a shift in Venezuela's oil landscape.
2026-07-09
Pakistan Signs Security Pact With Russia
Pakistan formalizes security ties with Russia, China, and Sri Lanka amid rising terrorism.
2026-07-09
NATO's 12-Nation Minerals Pact Explained
NATO's new minerals pact highlights strategic fractures in Western supply chains.
2026-07-09
Marcos Orders AFP to Hold the Line in SCS
Marcos directs AFP to maintain a strong defense posture in the West Philippine Sea.
2026-07-09
Marcos Hardens Philippine Line in South China
Marcos' directive marks a pivotal shift in Philippine defense strategy.
2026-07-09
Lavrov Secures AU Deal Ahead of Summit
Russia's Lavrov secures AU deal, enhancing Moscow's influence before October summit.
2026-07-09
Kim's Premier Visits Beijing: A New Era
North Korea's Premier Pak Thae Song's visit to China marks a strategic shift in alliances.
2026-07-09
Iran's MuddyWater Exploits Ransomware Tactics
Iran's MuddyWater exploited Chaos ransomware to undermine global cybersecurity policies.
2026-07-09