Why Iran Is Downplaying Israel Assassinating Its Officials As Israel ups the ante of covert warfare, Iran scrambles to respond. Foreign Policy · Jul 1, 2022
NATO deal with Turkey greeted with caution and concern in Sweden Sweden and Finland took a step closer to joining the NATO military alliance after Turkey's decision to drop its objections, but there may still be snags to overcome as some critics say the deal hands a foreign policy veto to Ankara. Reuters · Jun 29, 2022
Presence of Russia in North Africa Is Increasing, Says Spanish Foreign Minister The presence of Russia in North African countries is increasing in a region where political instability and militant activity are spreading, Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said on Tuesday, defending a foreign policy shift towards Africa. "There is a growing Russian presence in Africa, in North African countries," he… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 28, 2022
US officials back in Venezuela in a bid to rebuild ties Senior Biden administration officials have quietly traveled to Caracas in the latest bid to rebuild relations with the South American oil giant as the war in Ukraine drags on, driving higher gas prices and forcing the U.S. to recalibrate other foreign policy objectives The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2022
Spain turns to Africa, lobbies NATO, allies over Ukraine-driven migration Spain is shifting its foreign policy towards Africa while lobbying the EU and NATO for support to address migration from the continent, aggravated by the Ukraine invasion, two senior government officials and two diplomatic sources told Reuters. Reuters · Jun 27, 2022
Some see NZ's invite to the NATO summit as a reward for a shift in foreign policy, but that's far from accurate Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s acceptance of an invitation to speak at this week’s NATO leaders’ summit in Madrid has fuelled a narrative that New Zealand’s independent foreign policy is falling victim to a new Cold War. The Conversation · Jun 27, 2022
G7 leaders to discuss Iran nuclear talks revival - French official G7 leaders will discuss the prospect of reviving the Iran nuclear talks after the European Union's foreign policy chief met senior officials in Tehran to try to unblock the stalled negotiations, a French presidency official said on Sunday. Reuters · Jun 26, 2022
Iran and EU agree to restart nuclear deal talks on Borrell visit Indirect talks between Iran and US set to resume after EU foreign policy chief visits Tehran to resolve the impasse. Al Jazeera · Jun 25, 2022
Top EU diplomat heads to Tehran to revive nuclear deal European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell will travel to Iran on Friday to try to urge Tehran to seal an agreement to revive the nuclear deal with world powers signed in 2015 that the United States withdrew from but is now seeking to save. Reuters · Jun 25, 2022
Iran nuclear talks to resume in days Talks on reviving the Iran nuclear deal, which have been stalled for three months, will resume within days, the European Union's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said Saturday during a surprise visit to Tehran. Bangkok Post · Jun 25, 2022
Iran-U.S. nuclear talks to resume 'in coming days', Tehran and EU say Iran's indirect talks with the United States on reviving the 2015 nuclear pact will resume soon, the Iranian foreign minister said on Saturday amid a push by the European Union's top diplomat to break a months-long impasse in the negotiations. Reuters · Jun 25, 2022
EU's Borrell in Tehran for talks on reviving Iran's 2015 nuclear pact European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell met Iran's top diplomat on Saturday, Iranian state TV reported, as the bloc seeks to break an impasse between Tehran and Washington over reinstating a nuclear pact. Reuters · Jun 25, 2022
France urges Iran to use EU visit to try and conclude nuclear deal France on Friday urged Iran to take advantage of a visit by European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell to try and conclude a nuclear deal, while it remained possible. Reuters · Jun 24, 2022
Top EU Diplomat Due in Tehran on Friday for Talks European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell will arrive in Tehran on Friday night for talks, the Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson said, according to state media. "Bilateral relations, regional and international issues, as well as the latest status of sanctions lifting will be discussed during the visit, which is part… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 24, 2022
Reuters · Jun 24, 2022 Top EU diplomat due in Tehran on Friday for talks -Iran foreign ministry European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell will arrive in Tehran on Friday night for talks, the Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson said, according to state media.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 20, 2022 Russia's Blockade of Ukrainian Grain Exports is a War Crime, Says Borrell Russia's blockade of the export of millions of tons of Ukrainian grain is a war crime, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Monday. "We call on Russia to deblockade the (Ukrainian) ports...It is inconceivable, one cannot imagine that millions of tons of wheat remain blocked in Ukraine while…
Reuters · Jun 20, 2022 Russia's blockade of Ukrainian grain exports is a war crime - EU's top diplomat Russia's blockade of the export of millions of tonnes of Ukrainian grain is a war crime, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Monday.
The Hindu · Jun 20, 2022 A story of two votes — India’s Iran policy has come a long way By abstaining on a resolution against Tehran at the IAEA, New Delhi has indicated a more independent foreign policy. It must walk a longer way down that route.
The Conversation · Jun 19, 2022 In the Solomon Islands, Wong takes first tentative steps in repairing a strained relationship Foreign Minister Penny Wong was no doubt expecting a cooler reception than her three previous visits to the Pacific when she touched down in Honiara last Friday. The Solomon Islands government website had not even listed the Australian minister’s visit – but it did note the first visit of a…
The Conversation · Jun 17, 2022 Marles shifts tone on China at defence summit – but the early days of government are easiest In its first month in power, foreign policy and national security have played a major part of the new government’s activities.
Chicago Tribune · Jun 14, 2022 Commentary: Washington already fought a cold war with Beijing. It was a disaster Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began in February, a debate within the U.S. foreign policy community has reignited over how far Washington would go to defend Taiwan if China launched a similar assault on the island. These questions acquired a new level of urgency last month when President Joe…
Los Angeles Times · Jun 13, 2022 Biden's foreign policy prioritizes alliances. Beyond Ukraine, there's little to show for it WASHINGTON — A year ago during his first meetings with Group of 7 and NATO leaders, President Joe Biden vowed that "America is back," promising the world's other industrialized democracies that they could once again count on the U.S. to shore up alliances and the global order.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 11, 2022 Algeria’s Suspension of Trade with Spain Could Violate EU Trade Law, Top EU Officials Algeria’s decision to block trade with Spain following a diplomatic row over Western Sahara could be a violation of European Union trade law, two senior EU officials said on Friday. “The European Union is ready to stand up against any type of coercive measures applied against an EU Member State,”…
The Hindu · Jun 10, 2022 Failure of India’s foreign policy, says Speaker KPS Menon Memorial Award presented
Bangkok Post · Jun 9, 2022 New leadership in Seoul brings fresh ideas South Korea has a new administration under President Yoon Suk Yeol, who took office early last month. Many have speculated that the conservative leader would stray from his predecessor's approach to foreign policy, especially on North Korea.