Tag: Multilateral Diplomacy
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Greenland Rejects Trump Threats: A Unified Stance on Sovereignty and Arctic Security
Greenland’s Parliament Unites Against External Pressure In a striking gesture of national unity, all five political parties in Greenland’s parliament released a formal response to President Donald Trump’s publicly stated threats to take control of Greenland. The joint statement, issued through Greenlandic broadcaster KNR and echoed across local media, underscored a shared commitment to sovereignty,…
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U.S. Exits 66 International Organizations in Broad Retreat from Global Cooperation
Introduction: A sweeping U.S. withdrawal signals a shift in global engagement The Trump administration announced a controversial plan to withdraw from approximately 66 international organizations, including the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the international climate-change framework that governs negotiations under the United Nations. The decision underscores a broader pivot away from multilateral cooperation that…
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Trump’s Venezuela Move Could Rally Russia and China Against U.S. Interests
Introduction: A Bold Move with Broad Implications The rapid sequence of events surrounding President Trump’s intervention in Venezuela has set off a wave of analysis across security and diplomatic circles. By framing the actions as a purge of foreign adversaries and promising enduring American dominance in the Western Hemisphere, critics and supporters alike are examining…
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Malaysia Seeks South Africa Support for UN Security Council Bid and Other Roles
Malaysia seeks South Africa’s backing for a bid to lead on the global stage Malaysia has embarked on a diplomatic outreach, asking South Africa to back its candidacy for several high-profile international bodies. The appeal comes from Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who underscored the importance of regional cooperation and shared interests as Kuala…
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Malaysia seeks South Africa’s support for candidacy in several international bodies
Malaysia seeks South Africa’s backing for regional and global leadership Malaysia has formally urged South Africa to back its bids for a slate of influential international positions, including a seat on the United Nations Security Council and a leadership role in key global bodies. The request underscores a broader effort by Kuala Lumpur to strengthen…
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Jaishankar Meets Putin in Moscow as SCO Leaders Convene in the Shadow of Global Tensions
Overview: Jaishankar’s Courtesy Call on Putin at SCO Summit External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in Moscow on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meetings with fellow member states. In a courtesy gesture highlighted by diplomatic protocol, Jaishankar also held an audience with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The meeting…
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Security Council Opens Debate on Working Methods and Transparency
Overview of the Open Debate on Working Methods The United Nations Security Council convened its annual open debate on working methods, focusing on the implementation of the note by the President of the Security Council (S/2024/507). The discussion, a regular feature in the Council’s calendar, brings together member states, observers, and civil society to assess…