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Brazil's Lula would like to attend COP27 summit, says foreign policy adviser

Brazilian President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is keen on going to the COP27 United Nations climate summit in November, his senior foreign policy adviser Celso Amorim said on Monday, a day after he won the country's presidential election.

Reuters · Oct 31, 2022

Dealing with a ‘bloody messy’ world – the urgent foreign policy challenges facing NZ

Since Jacinda Ardern described the state of world affairs as “bloody messy” earlier this year there have been few, if any, signs of improvement. Ukraine, China, nuclear proliferation and the lasting impacts of a global pandemic all present urgent, unresolved challenges.

The Conversation · Oct 28, 2022

We need to talk about Xi Jinping: G7’s discord over powerful trading partner

Disagreements have opened up about strategy when China is also seen as an existential threat

The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2022

Chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed, Saudi Govt Reviews Recent Foreign Policy Efforts

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired on Tuesday a Saudi cabinet session that was held in Riyadh. The ministers tackled the Kingdom’s foreign policy efforts at various regional and international events in recent days. The efforts are aimed at addressing common challenges, most notably humanitarian and…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 26, 2022

China 'ready to emerge'

Maintaining neutrality and a balanced foreign policy amid rising tensions among global powers will help Thailand benefit from China's new administration, which comprises mostly reform-minded executives, according to academics.

Bangkok Post · Oct 23, 2022

Truss departure opens gates to unsteady race for Tory leadership

The departure of British Prime Minister Liz Truss, after six chaotic weeks marked by policy U-turns and growing discontent within her own Conservative Party, spells more uncertainty for the United Kingdom, financial markets and foreign policy. As the contest to succeed Britain's shortest-serving premier begins, the country is seeking a…

Radio France Internationale · Oct 21, 2022

EU to give 18 billion euros to Kyiv next year to help run Ukraine

The European Union will give Kyiv 1.5 billion euros a month in 2023 to help run Ukraine as it fights back Russia's invading troops, the head of the bloc's executive said on Friday.

Reuters · Oct 21, 2022

What effect could midterm elections have on US foreign policy?

Vote for control of Congress could deepen divisions over Ukraine aid, complicating the Biden administration’s agenda.

Al Jazeera · Oct 20, 2022

China defends 'fighting spirit' of Xi's foreign policy

China on Thursday defended its more assertive approach to foreign policy taken under President Xi Jinping and said its diplomats will "dare to fight" despite criticism that its so-called Wolf Warrior stance can backfire on the global stage.

Reuters · Oct 20, 2022

Lula aide backs Argentina for BRICS, eyes role in Ukraine peace talks

Brazilian presidential candidate Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's top foreign policy adviser supports the inclusion of Argentina in the BRICS group of developing nations, which could be a forum for negotiating peace in Ukraine, he told Reuters.

Reuters · Oct 19, 2022