The defeat of political movements rarely follows the decisive ending imagined in literature. Even when an authoritarian leader loses power or an electoral movement suffers a major setback, the political ideas sustaining
(Xinhua) Leaders of West African countries are expected to meet on Thursday in the Nigerian capital Abuja to discuss their response to a military coup in Niger after Niger’s junta defied an
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U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed an executive order to double down on his administration’s persistent drive to hobble China’s high-tech advance by barring American investment in the Asian country despite
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The political landscape of Pakistan has been in turmoil recently, primarily due to the claims and revelations surrounding Imran Khan’s conspiracy narrative involving a diplomatic cipher. Over the last year, Imran Khan,
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by Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor In the intricate tapestry of international relations, the significance of nations coming together to establish meaningful partnerships cannot be overstated. Enter Iran and Sri Lanka, two countries
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The Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus’ visit to New Zealand also grabbed public attention. So much so, Secretary General of Parliament Kushani Rohanadeera issued a brief statement to explain the position of the Parliament.
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The coup in the West African state of Niger on July 26 and the Russia-Africa Summit the next day in St. Petersburg are playing out in the backdrop of multipolarity in the
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India is being hailed as Sri Lanka’s saviour following its economic meltdown last year by providing a lifeline of USD 4 billion. It turned out to be a great opportunity to restore
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African nations need to adopt new approaches to realize the benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and accelerate the continent’s development, a UN official said Thursday. Ozonnia Ojielo, the
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Over the weeks, if not months or years, people’s frustrations at inaction or the incompetence of Governments to address the real issues closer to life’s problems, have meant a proliferation of Citizen
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The saying ‘Confusion worse confounded’ would be an apt description to understand the mounting confusion of Sri Lanka’s foreign policy in recent times. Various interpretations ranging from highfalutin diplomatic analyses, contemporary ‘historical
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When President Ferdinand Marcos was running an authoritarian regime in the Philippines (1965-1986), he was once asked about rumours of rigged elections in his country. “I promised I will give you the
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Seven economic cooperation projects worth 12.1 billion yuan (about 1.7 billion U.S. dollars) between the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and ASEAN countries were signed Sunday in the southern Chinese metropolis of
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The European Union regards itself as a privileged partner of Africa that takes special “care” of the continent and may therefore force its policies onto African countries in a paternalist manner. At
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During his latest Asia-Pacific trip, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken tried to persuade New Zealand to join the AUKUS alliance. The response he got was clear — it would cost New
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by H. H. Albert In the realm of international relations, where the currents of diplomacy meet the depths of strategic interests, one enigmatic figure emerges – Julie Jiyoon Chung. Born as Chung
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