I wrote about this development for #ModernDiplomacy : "New beginnings: #Moldova 🇲🇩withdraws from the #Cis"

The decision highlights Moldova’s foreign policy strategy of reducing ties with Russia while increasing engagement w/ European organizations.

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New beginnings: Moldova withdraws from the CIS The Republic of Moldova announced in early March that the process to withdraw from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) is moving forward.

My analysis: "New beginnings: #Moldova 🇲🇩 withdraws from the #CommonwealthOfIndependentStates " for #ModernDiplomacy

The decision highlights Moldova’s strategy of reducing ties with #Russia while increasing engagement w/ #European 🌍orgs

#CIS #EuropeanUnion 🇪🇺

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China’s Covert Infowar in the Philippines: How Beijing Weaponized Social Media Against U.S. Interests China allegedly funded a social media influence campaign in the Philippines to undermine U.S. interests and weaken support for Manila’s pro-American policies

#moderndiplomacy
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COMMENT: EU’s Article 122 was never meant to fund wars or seize foreign assets In a sharply worded legal critique in Modern Diplomacy, Professor Cristina Vanberghen, a former EU law lecturer at ULB, warns that the European Commission’s attempt to permanently immobilise €210bn in Russian central bank assets under Article 122

In a sharply worded legal critique in Modern Diplomacy, Professor Cristina Vanberghen, a former EU law lecturer at ULB, warns that the European Commission’s attempt to permanently immobilise €210bn in Russian central… Bne IntelliNews #EU #Article122 #LegalCritique #ModernDiplomacy #CentralBankAssets

Japan and South Korea: Vital partners in the New Uzbekistan Uzbekistan has recently commenced construction of a new airport in Tashkent, valued at $2.5 billion, as a symbol of the country’s reinvention.

My co-authored analysis: " #Japan 🇯🇵 and #SouthKorea 🇰🇷 : Vital partners in the New #Uzbekistan 🇺🇿 " for #ModernDiplomacy

#Airport 🛫 #Investment 🏗️🏭 #CentralAsia 🌍 #Asia 🌏 #ForeignPolicy #Tourism 🛬 #Education #Geopolitics

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Today, the veto remains controversial. Critics argue it undermines UN effectiveness, while defenders say it maintains great power consensus. Over 200 vetos later, this power still shapes our world. #ModernDiplomacy

Two pens rest, silent and still,
the ink halts mid-thought—
today’s decision waiting to form
its final word.
This is today, as seen by AI

#TodayByAI #AIart #DigitalOilPainting #PainterlyStyle #Geopolitics #TradeTalks #SymbolicArt #ModernDiplomacy #August2025 #InkAndIntent #USChina #VisualPoetry

"My vision, my dream & my hope is that the 234M children & adolescents currently deprived of a #QualityEducation finally get to enjoy their inherent right to it." ~@yasminesherif.bsky.social

Inspiring interview with #ModernDiplomacy
👉 moderndiplomacy.eu/2025/06/01/t... #KeepHopeAlive

Ken recognized for leadership in State Department's digital transformation efforts Ken receives award for his leadership and impact on State Department's technology modernization.

The recent Foreign Affairs Day meeting revealed how the State Department is navigating the complexities of modern diplomacy while embracing a rapid digital transformation.

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#US #CitizenPortal #ModernDiplomacy #StateDepartment #DigitalTransformation #TeamworkInnovation

I recently discussed the status of #Moldova's 🇲🇩 #military 🪖 , including mine-removal operations, for #ModernDiplomacy

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Washington, Tehran, and Iran’s “Second Class Citizens” The Iranian government is well-known for its repressive policies against its population, best exemplified by the state’s violent response

My analysis: " #Washington, #Tehran, and #Iran’s “Second Class Citizens”" for #ModernDiplomacy

#Iran 🇮🇷 #discrimination #repression #education 🏫 #environment 🛶🌳 #Baloch #AzerbaijaniTurk #Kurds #humanrights 📜

moderndiplomacy.eu/2025/03/13/w...

The Moldovan Military: Modernization, Education and Peacekeeping Despite its limited budget, the Moldovan military is undergoing a modernization process by focusing on acquiring critical platforms & systems

My analysis: "The #Moldovan #Military: Modernization, Education and #Peacekeeping 🇺🇳 " for #ModernDiplomacy

#Moldova 🇲🇩 #Army 🪖 #ArmsSales #InternationalHumanitarianLaw ⚖️📜 #Europe 🌍 #DefenseBudget 💰 #MilitaryRelations

moderndiplomacy.eu/2025/02/20/t...

The year of Japan-CARICOM Friendship Last year was the Japan-CARICOM (Caribbean Community) Friendship Year, aimed at strengthening relations between Tokyo and this important 15-member bloc.

My analysis: "The year of #Japan🇯🇵 - #CARICOM Friendship" for #ModernDiplomacy
Last year was the Japan-CARICOM (Caribbean Community) Friendship 🤝 Year, aimed at strengthening relations between Tokyo and this important 15-member bloc.
#Caribbean 🌎
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From multilateral talks to cyber diplomacy, the rules of engagement have changed. Are we keeping up? 🤔 #ModernDiplomacy #21stCentury
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