Politicians insist on a 'rules-based international order' | Unless the rules inconveniently apply to their allies or oil supply

Politicians insist on a 'rules-based international order' | Unless the rules inconveniently apply to their allies or oil supply

#Geopolitics #RulesBasedOrder #InternationalRelations #Hypocrisy #WorldNews

Pakistan-UAE: Beyond Diplomacy, A Strategic Brotherhood - Stratheia Pakistan-UAE ties reflect deep strategic brotherhood, shaping regional stability, economic cooperation, and diplomatic engagement.

From economic cooperation to regional stability, Pakistan and UAE continue to shape a strong and resilient partnership.
#InternationalRelations #Pakistan #UAE
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India’s Foreign Policy Hits a New Low - Stratheia India’s Israel engagement signals a shift from non-alignment, raising concerns over its strategic autonomy and global credibility.

Strategic interests vs moral stance—India’s silence on Gaza is raising serious questions about its diplomatic positioning.
#InternationalRelations #IndiaIsrael #Gaza
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🌍 You are invited to the RSIS Distinguished Public Lecture by Professor Barry Buzan.

🔗 Details and Registration: rsis.edu.sg/DPL090426

#GlobalPolitics 🌐 #WorldOrder 📊 #InternationalRelations 🤝 #Geopolitics 🌏 #RSISLecture 🎓

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#WorldWar3 #IndirectWars #Geopolitics #GlobalConflicts #Diplomacy #InternationalRelations #RussiaUkraineWar #IsraelIranConflict #USChinaRivalry #GlobalSecurity #WorldPeace #HumanRights #PoliticalAnalysis #StrategicStudies #LeadershipPsychology

Israel’s Quiet Arms Boom in 2025 - Stratheia Israel’s arms exports reshape alliances, deepen dependencies, and influence global security dynamics across Europe and Asia.

The global arms trade doesn’t just reflect tensions—it can intensify them by shaping decisions in fragile regions.
#InternationalRelations #Security #ArmsTrade
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UK Drawn Closer to EU as Trump Strains Relations 51.89% voted Leave in 2016; a Guardian column (3 Apr 2026) argues US policy is accelerating UK-EU rapprochement, with 40+ nations meeting on Gulf security this week.

UK Drawn Closer to EU as Trump Strains Relations: 51.89% voted Leave in 2016; a Guardian column (3 Apr 2026) argues US policy is accelerating UK-EU rapprochement, with 40+ nations meeting on Gulf security this week. 👈 Read full analysis #UK #EU #Brexit #Trump #InternationalRelations

Pakistan is Steering Middle East De-escalation - Stratheia Pakistan emerges as a key diplomatic mediator, facilitating US-Iran dialogue and reinforcing its role as a proactive middle power.

In a divided world, Pakistan’s balanced diplomacy offers a path forward—dialogue over conflict, cooperation over chaos.
#InternationalRelations #PeaceBuilding #Dialogue
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UN Security Council condemns... *checks notes*... the lack of progress in previous condemnations. | Meanwhile, world leaders schedule another 'urgent' summit.

UN Security Council condemns... *checks notes*... the lack of progress in previous condemnations. | Meanwhile, world leaders schedule another 'urgent' summit.

#UN #DiplomacyFail #Geopolitics #InternationalRelations #TalkingShop

🇫🇷 Emmanuel Macron: “We ar speaking about war, civilians are dying, economies are suffering. What I heard is neither serious nor worthy of a response. A world leader cannot use such language.”
🔥 #WorldPolitics #LeadershipMatters #GlobalPeace #Diplomacy #InternationalRelations

Between Alliance and Mediation: Pakistan’s Strategic Balancing Act - Stratheia Pakistan’s mediation in US-Iran tensions highlights diplomacy over escalation, stressing long-term regional stability and peace.

Alliances don’t cancel mediation—they enable it.
Dialogue requires trust on all sides.
#InternationalRelations #Pakistan #USIran
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Will Hackman’s “Radically Reframing Climate Change” is as an inspirational guide for Millennials and GenZ to take action in the climate crisis.

Learn more: geni.us/RRCC26

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Pakistan's mediator claims in West Asian conflict raise credibility concerns: Report - Yes Punjab News Report questions Pakistan’s mediator role in US-Iran tensions, citing strategic ambiguity, economic dependence, and internal instability.

Pakistan's mediator claims in West Asian conflict raise credibility concerns: Report yespunjab.com?p=235619

#Pakistan #Geopolitics #USIran #MiddleEast #Diplomacy #GlobalPolitics #SouthAsia #StrategicAnalysis #InternationalRelations #BreakingNews #Karachi #WorldNews

UK convenes 35-nation summit to plot Hormuz reopening as Washington stays away The UK convened 35 nations to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz after 23 attacks on commercial ships, with the US, Iran and Oman all absent and Trump telling allies to secure the waterway themselves.

The UK convened 35 nations to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz after 23 attacks on commercial ships, with the US, Iran and Oman all absent and Trump telling allies to secure the waterway… Bne IntelliNews #StraitOfHormuz #MaritimeSecurity #InternationalRelations #ShippingIndustry #UKSummit

Erosion of Strategic Stability in South Asia - Stratheia India’s military tech surge risks destabilizing South Asia by accelerating escalation, weakening deterrence, and increasing miscalculation risks.

True stability comes from restraint and dialogue—not just technological superiority.
#Peace #InternationalRelations #Stability
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Nation A: "We stand firmly with you!" | Also Nation A: "But first, we need 30 amendments and a pony."

Nation A: "We stand firmly with you!" | Also Nation A: "But first, we need 30 amendments and a pony."

#ForeignAid #Geopolitics #InternationalRelations #PoliticalHumor #AidPackage

The Hidden Contradictions of Global Politics || War Thinking in Peace Time || RajaRao Pagidipalli

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#GlobalPolitics #WarAndPeace #Democracy #NuclearWeapons #Globalization #PoliticalAnalysis #InternationalRelations #SocialJustice #StrategicAffairs #Geopolitics

World leaders: We strongly condemn this! | The situation: *aggressively continues escalating*

World leaders: We strongly condemn this! | The situation: *aggressively continues escalating*

#DiplomacyFail #Geopolitics #StronglyWordedLetter #WorldEvents #InternationalRelations

Understanding Schelling's Nuclear Paradigms with Francis J. Gavin - Texas National Security Review Francis J. Gavin explains why Thomas Schelling remains foundational to nuclear strategy despite being an economist, and argues that “strategic stability” is often invoked without clear definition. He ...

🎧 Listen to the new episode of Horns of a Dilemma: tnsr.org/2026/04/unde...

#InternationalRelations #DefensePolicy #TNSR

Sadiq Khan Urges UK Diplomats to Push Back Against Trump Mayor says misinformation from the US could deter tourists, investors and students from coming to the capital

Sadiq Khan calls on British diplomats to counter Trump's "lies" about London

#London #SadiqKhan #DonaldTrump #UKNews #Politics #CityReputation #InternationalRelations #BreakingNews

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President says U.S. operations in Iran could end in weeks after strikes on facilities The President told reporters that recent strikes damaged Iranian missile-making facilities and predicted U.S. operations in Iran would conclude within "two to three weeks," asserting Iran's military capabilities have been degraded; he also discussed potential impacts on gas prices and international shipping.

The President claims U.S. strikes have crippled Iran's military capabilities and predicts operations will wrap up in just weeks, but is it all as successful as he says?

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#US #InternationalRelations #USANationalSecurity #CitizenPortal #EconomicImpact #MilitaryOperations

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Senate unanimously adopts resolution reaffirming Vermont’s sister‑state relationship with Taiwan The Vermont Senate adopted SR 25, reaffirming the state’s 27‑year sister‑state relationship with Taiwan and supporting expanded bilateral ties and Taiwan’s participation in international organizations; the roll call vote was 27‑0.

Vermont's Senate has just unanimously adopted a resolution to strengthen ties with Taiwan, highlighting a 27-year sister-state relationship that promises to boost trade and cooperation!

Learn more here

#VT #VermontTaiwan #InternationalRelations #CitizenPortal #CivicEngagement #BilateralTrade

Macron visit to Japan overshadowed by Middle East crisis Talks with Japan’s prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, are scheduled for April 1, with the crisis in the Middle East set to be central.

Talks with Japan’s prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, are scheduled for April 1, with the crisis in the Middle East set to be central. Bne IntelliNews #MacronInJapan #MiddleEastCrisis #Japan #InternationalRelations #PoliticalTalks

The UN Security Council trying to agree on literally anything | *multiple vetoes fly across the room*

The UN Security Council trying to agree on literally anything | *multiple vetoes fly across the room*

#UNSC #DiplomacyFail #Geopolitics #VetoLife #InternationalRelations

ASIA BLOG: China wins while Iran burns The world needs a stable Asia – East and West – and would be better served by the removal of the current Iranian regime. Only in the removal of said regime will Beijing be forced back into a more constrained, less opportunistic global role.

The world needs a stable Asia – East and West – and would be better served by the removal of the current Iranian regime. Only in the removal of said regime will Beijing be forced back into a more constrained, less… Bne IntelliNews #China #Iran #Asia #GlobalPolitics #InternationalRelations

Marco Rubio Urges Diplomats to Use X Sen. Marco Rubio on Mar 31, 2026 urged U.S. diplomats to use X; the U.S. runs 270+ diplomatic posts worldwide, raising strategic and regulatory questions.

Marco Rubio Urges Diplomats to Use X: Sen. Marco Rubio on Mar 31, 2026 urged U.S. diplomats to use X; the U.S. runs 270+ diplomatic posts worldwide, raising strategic and regulatory questions. 👈 Read full analysis #MarcoRubio #Diplomacy #USDiplomats #InternationalRelations #ForeignPolicy

The international community is deeply concerned... | ...and will issue strongly-worded statements soon.

The international community is deeply concerned... | ...and will issue strongly-worded statements soon.

#Geopolitics #DiplomacyFail #InternationalRelations #EmptyWords #GlobalPolitics

US embassy reopens in Caracas after six-year freeze The United States has formally resumed operations at its embassy in Caracas, reopening a diplomatic mission shuttered since 2019 in a move that signals a marked shift in Washington's engagement with Venezuela.

The United States has formally resumed operations at its embassy in Caracas, reopening a diplomatic mission shuttered since 2019 in a move that signals a marked shift in Washington's engagement with Venezuela. Bne IntelliNews #USEmbassy #Caracas #Venezuela #Diplomacy #InternationalRelations

Iran rejects US proposed truce plan as 'very excessive, unrealistic' - Yes Punjab News Iran rejects US truce plan as unrealistic; Trump warns of strikes on key infrastructure if talks fail and Hormuz Strait remains closed.

Iran rejects US proposed truce plan as 'very excessive, unrealistic' yespunjab.com?p=234644

#Iran #USIranTensions #MiddleEast #BreakingNews #Geopolitics #Trump #Tehran #StraitOfHormuz #GlobalNews #Conflict #Diplomacy #WorldNews #Israel #InternationalRelations