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Nadin Brzezinski·Mar 6, 2024Aid to Ukraine through the Eyes of an IsraeliWe all have been more than just frustrated with Congress. Some of our members of Congress are far more concerned with an isolationist view…A response icon2A response icon2
Justice Markandey Katju·Nov 24, 2023The Law of Diplomatic Immunity in Ancient IndiaWhen the British came to India, they sought to demoralize Indians by creating an impression that Indians were merely a race of savages…
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Prosper Lenge Mwanabute·Apr 22, 2023The tension between DRC and RwandaThe tension between DRC and Rwanda has been going on for so many years now. Different diplomatic meetings have been conducted to make sure…
InThe Diplomatic PouchbyKelly McFarland·Feb 3, 2022Announcing: The influence of historyA series from The Diplomatic Pouch
InThe Diplomatic PouchbyAlistair Somerville·Jan 20, 2022Case Studies | A new back channel to Moscow?Historical case studies show the power of back-channel diplomacy to de-escalate tensions, particularly between superpowers.
InThe Diplomatic PouchbyInstitute for the Study of Diplomacy·Aug 5, 2021Analysis | A tale of two presidentsEchoes of history in the Tunisian ambassador’s dismissal | Ambassador (ret.) Gordon Gray
InThe Diplomatic PouchbyAlistair Somerville·Nov 23, 2020Analysis | The new Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: More of the same?In this piece, originally published online in The SAIS Review of International Affairs on November 23, ISD publications editor Alistair…
