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DiplomacyJapan, Russia

Will Russia Return the Kuril Islands to Japan?

Nikola Mikovic

Moscow and Tokyo are negotiating the status of the Kuril Islands, which have been an integral part of Russia for over seventy years.The Kuril Islands were annexed by the Soviet…

DiplomacyEuropean Union, France, Germany, Iran, United Kingdom, United States

A Precarious Future for Iran-Europe Relations

Shima Bozorgi

Immediately following President Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), Europe rushed to save…

DiplomacyBlack Sea, Crimea, France, Germany, Russia, Sea of Azov, Ukraine

Germany: The Subtle Mediator Between Russia and Ukraine

Anna J. Davidson

Is Germany the missing link in the Sea of Azov dispute? When the Secretary of Russia’s Security Council, Nikolai Partushev, claimed in mid-January that the continuation of policies “by the Kiev…

DiplomacyGulf Cooperation Council, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, United States

2018 GCC Summit in Riyadh: An Uneasy Gathering

Vincent Lofaso

High-level delegations from six Gulf states met in the Saudi capital of Riyadh this December to discuss cooperation on issues ranging from economic to security matters. The summit occurred at…

DiplomacyIran, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, United Nations, Yemen

Time for the U.S. to Act on Yemen as Negotiations Begin in Sweden

Jamie Gadowski

The humanitarian crisis in Yemen deteriorates by the day. Approximately twenty-two million civilians require immediate aid, 1.2 million cases of cholera have been reported, and 8.4 million are experiencing severe food insecurity. The…

DiplomacyArms Control, China, NATO, Russia, United States

On the INF Treaty, Negotiations Can Work

Ryan Dempsey

This is not a time for brinkmanship. Thirty years ago, American and Soviet leaders signed a treaty eliminating an entire class of nuclear weapons, making the world a safer place…

DiplomacyEuropean Union, Iran, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States

Is the Saudi-U.S. Alliance at a Tipping Point?

Cyril Widdershoven

The disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi is threatening the close relationship between Washington and Riyadh. The government of Saudi Arabia has denied any knowledge of or involvement in the reported killing…

DiplomacyEuropean Union, Hungary, Poland

E.U. Commission Refers Poland to European Court of Justice Over Rule of Law Concerns

Gabriella Gricius

Despite vocal outcry from domestic political opposition, the Polish Supreme Court and a number of European forums, reforms introduced by Poland’s Law and Justice party (PiS) have resulted in Poland’s…

DiplomacyIran, Iraq, Israel, Lebanon, Russia, Syria, United States

What’s next for Iran after the U.S. withdrawal from the nuclear deal?

Ehsan Ahrari

Iran versus the United States Commenting on competitive interactions between a weak and a strong state, Thucydides is reported to have stated: “The strong do what they have to do and…

DiplomacyChina, Doklam Plateau, India

What to Expect from Modi’s Participation in China’s Upcoming SCO Summit

Abigail C. Grace

India's Modi attends Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit on the heels of strained Sino-Indian ties. China’s President Xi Jinping is known for his predisposition towards grand diplomatic gestures that demonstrate to…

DiplomacyAfrican Union, Argentina, Colombia, European Union

10 Geopolitical Silver Linings in 2017

Claire Felter

In a year of tumult, were there any positive trends? Experts point to a number of areas where progress was made, from reducing child mortality and poverty to improving women’s…