Tag: International Relations

Beyond national interest: role of ethics and emotions in world politics

July 28, 2026 admin

The language of world politics has become remarkably predictable. Every military strike, diplomatic initiative, economic sanction, or strategic partnership is justified in the name of national interest. Television debates and commentaries have a common vocabulary — power, deterrence, balance of power, strategic autonomy, and security. It almost appears as though International Relations has become an…

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China supports ‘active mediation’ by Pakistan between U.S.-Iran, says Foreign Minister Wang Yi

May 27, 2026 admin

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks with the media at the UN headquarters in New York City, U.S. on May 26, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters China has said it supports the “active mediation” by Pakistan and other countries between the U.S. and Iran in the ongoing West Asia conflict. “Regarding the current situation, the…

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The world according to Marco Rubio

February 18, 2026 admin

“We live in a new era in geopolitics and it is going to require all of us to sort of re-examine what that looks like and what our role is going to be,” Marco Rubio, U.S. Secretary of State, said in Washington on February 13 before heading to attend the Munich Security Conference. “The old…

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What are economic sanctions and how do they work?

November 29, 2025 admin

By cutting off a nation’s access to resources, finance, and trade, sanctions aim to put economic pressure on the government or leaders to alter their policies. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Economic sanctions are measures imposed on a country, group, or individual to change their attitude or behaviour. They can also be tools of foreign…

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China Launches Missile Deep Into Pacific Ocean, First Such Test Since 1980

October 1, 2024 admin

Hong Kong: China launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) from its territory deep into the Pacific Ocean on September 25, the first such test since 1980. Beijing’s explanation of this extremely rare event was perfunctory, with the Ministry of National Defence (MND) downplaying this hurling of a strategic weapon far across the Pacific. China’s MND…

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Kamala Harris Unveils $50 Million “Fearless” Ad Campaign Against Trump

August 29, 2024 admin

Kamala Harris Unveils Million “Fearless” Ad Campaign Against Trump

The First ad in campaign shows images of Kamala Harris as a little girl following her progression (File) Washington: Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris launched a $50 million advertising blitz on Tuesday, capitalizing on the momentum of a fledgling campaign against Republican rival Donald Trump with a one-minute spot titled “Fearless.” It was Harris’ first…

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Hong Kong Pro-Democracy News Outlet Stand News, Editors Found Guilty Of Sedition

August 29, 2024 admin

The parent company of Stand News, Best Pencil Limited, was also found guilty (Representational) Hong Kong: Hong Kong pro-democracy news outlet Stand News and its two former chief editors were found guilty of sedition on Thursday, the first conviction of its kind since the city came under Chinese rule in 1997. The verdict is part…

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Clashes Between Israel And Hezbollah Since 2006 War

August 26, 2024 admin

More than 40,000 people have been killed in Gaza since war began between Israel and Hamas (File). Paris: After an escalation of hostilities Sunday amid over 10 months of cross-border clashes between Israel and Lebanon’s powerful Hezbollah movement, here are the major eruptions of violence since their 2006 war. The devastating month-long war in the…

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Antony Blinken Heads To Egypt After Israel To Push For Gaza Ceasefire

August 20, 2024 admin

Antony Blinken said he had a very constructive meeting with the Israel PM on Monday. Israel: Top US diplomat Antony Blinken was due to travel to Egypt on Tuesday for talks on a Gaza ceasefire after saying Israel had accepted a US “bridging proposal” for a deal and urging Hamas to do the same. Blinken,…

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Ukrainian Minister Arrested For Taking Bribe Worth Half A Million Dollars

August 12, 2024 admin

The minister took the payment with the help of three alleged accomplices (Representational) Kyiv: A Ukrainian deputy energy minister accused of taking a bribe worth half a million dollars has been arrested along with three alleged accomplices, Ukraine’s SBU Security Service said on Monday. The minister, whom the SBU did not name, allegedly demanded mining…

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