Foreign policy

Chinese President Xi Jinping Urges “Diplomatic Iron Troops” to Pursue Tough Foreign Policy – Envoys Instructed to Defend National Interests

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Chinese President Xi Jinping Urges “Diplomatic Iron Troops” to Pursue Tough Foreign Policy – Envoys Instructed to Defend National Interests

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on Chinese envoys abroad to become “diplomatic iron troops” who are “dare to fight and good at fighting” to safeguard national interests. The interviewed scholars believe that this means that China will continue its active and offensive diplomatic posture and continue to pursue a tough foreign policy. According to … Read more

Cuban Ambassador’s Visit to Georgia: Meetings with Government Officials and Parliament Members

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Cuban Ambassador’s Visit to Georgia: Meetings with Government Officials and Parliament Members

Ambassador of Cuba visits, visits of attendees to Georgia. Tbilisi December 26, 2023. The Cuban ambassador Carlos Valdés de la Concepción made a visit to Georgia last week, during those days he fulfilled an extensive work agenda that included meetings at the Foreign Ministry, with the Directors of the Department of International Organizations Mr. Shalva … Read more

Autumn Session in Riga: Parliament’s Hope for Effective Governance and Opposition Obstruction

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Autumn Session in Riga: Parliament’s Hope for Effective Governance and Opposition Obstruction

The autumn session in Riga was opened by Parliament Speaker Lauri Husar, who expressed the hope that the Parliament will be able to resume effective work in the autumn. The country’s president, Alars Karis, who addressed the deputies after Husar, also expressed a similar hope. “In order for the country to function and solve the … Read more

“Latest News: Russian Forces Attempting to Regain Lost Territory in Bakhmut, Ukraine & Additional Sanctions Announced”

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The ongoing military conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues to escalate as Russian forces attempt to regain lost territory around the town of Bakhmut. According to Hanna Maliar, Ukraine’s deputy defense minister, Russian forces are also attempting to capture the cities of Maryinka and Avdiyivka. Despite these efforts, Ukrainian forces have successfully repelled Russian advances … Read more

“Group of Seven Nations Unite to Combat China’s Economic Coercion Tactics”

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The Group of Seven (G7) nations, comprising the US, UK, Canada, Japan, Germany, France and Italy, is planning to issue a joint statement expressing their ongoing concern over China’s use of economic coercion. As the G7 foreign ministers prepare to meet in London on 3-5 May 2021, officials say that while member states are united … Read more

South Korea’s Finance Minister Says Country is at a Turning Point in Economic Relations with Japan

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South Korea’s finance minister, Choo Kyung-ho, believes that the economic relations between Japan and South Korea are at a crucial turning point. Speaking at the Asian Development Bank’s annual meeting in Incheon, Choo praised Tokyo’s recent decision to restore South Korea to a list of preferred trade partners. Choo believes that unnecessary regulations between the … Read more

“Most Americans Lack Confidence in Chinese President Xi’s Handling of World Affairs: Pew Research Center Poll”

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A recent survey conducted by the Pew Research Center has found that most Americans are not confident in how China’s top leader, President Xi Jinping, will handle world affairs. The survey, which was conducted in June and July of this year, also looked into American perceptions of China as a global superpower and its impact … Read more

US Court Suspends Approval for Abortion Drug in Texas

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Texas US court suspends approval for abortion drug Updated: 04/08/2023 16:38 | Reading time: 5 minutes Mifepristone is one of two drugs commonly used together for abortions in the United States. Photo: Allen G. Breed/AP/dpa Opponents of abortion had sued against the approval of a drug for medical abortion. The case reveals the deep social … Read more

The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry responded to Russian nuclear threats

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Photo: facebook.com/dmytro.kuleba Foreign Minister of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba – – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov threatened weapons of mass destruction at a press conference at the United Nations. Nuclear threats from Russia and, in particular, from Russian President Vladimir Putin will never force Ukraine to surrender, protecting its interests. In this regard, on Saturday 24 … Read more

Annalena Baerbock in New York – Chief Undiplomatic Diplomat

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In his most recent book, “State Art,” the almost 100-year-old former US Secretary of State and political veteran from Germany, Henry Kissinger, distinguishes between two types of politicians, the prophet and the statesman. One starts from truth, the other from utility. Of course, the prophet must despise the Realpolitiker, writes Kissinger, because they allegedly betray … Read more