: So it seems that the US and Israel have regime change as their top priority in the war with Iran. …
: So here we are. Again. US and Israel launched attacks on Iran, but there has not been any compelling …
: It does not bode well that diplomatic missions are drawing down some staff in embassies in Tehran …
: Diplomats in Geneva are stating that the Iran talks in Geneva were a “reprieve” and that the next …
: The State of the Union address on 24 February included lines that Iran was building missiles that …
: Russia’s war with Ukraine enters its fifth year today. We all remember when, on the campaign trail, …
: Evacuating non-essential staff from the US Embassy in Beirut is a worrying development. While core …
: With the upcoming State of the Union address this week, it will be interesting to see if there will …
: The US’ trading partners expected POTUS to continue with tariffs as a diplomatic weapon. Diplomats …
: No surprise at all that POTUS responded in this way to SCOTUS’ ruling on the administration’s …
: Diplomats in various locations around the world are surely suffering from whiplash - again - as the …
: No breakthrough in the talks to resolve Russia’s war with Ukraine. Despite the US President …
: Indirect talks between the US and Iran on the latter’s nuclear programme concluded today. Although …
: Today marks the second anniversary of Alexei Navalny’s death. At the weekend, UK and European …
: Prime Minister Starmer called for closer links between the UK and the European Union at the Munich …
: The US Secretary of State lambasted the United Nations during his speech at the Munich Security …
: Germany’s Chancellor opened the three day Munich Security Conference with a speech stating that …
: This year’s Munich Security Conference will take place this weekend. It was at this event in 2025 …
: The Prime Minister of Israel had a lowkey 3 hour meeting with the President of the United States: he …
: Outward royal visits are an important soft power tool, with diplomats working to achieve key …
: When diplomacy has its limits… Despite raising this case at the highest levels, including during a …
: The Olympics are top tier soft diplomacy. International relations are boosted for the hosts and …
: BBC reporting states that there will be trilateral talks (US / Ukraine / Russia) in the week …
: It would appear that tRump is supportive again of the UK’s agreement with Mauritius on the Chagos …
: And here we go again… Talks to resolve Russia’s war with Ukraine have concluded with no peace deal …
: The international community is waiting with bated breath to hear about the talks to end Russia’s war …
: Many agree that Europe’s move away from the US is long overdue. The “language of power politics” …
: Plunging temperatures in Ukraine are bad enough, but weaponising winter by attacking power stations …
: All eyes are on Iran, as the international community waits on developments in the US-Iran …
: Shoutout to the British diplomats in Washington, Beijing and Tokyo for doing their level best for …
: Sounds rather churlish for tRump to criticise Starmer and Carney about engaging with China, when the …
: Despite the British PM being in China for an important visit, the lead international story today is …
: The British Prime Minister is in Beijing on a three day visit. The timing of the trip is being …
: Social media bans for young people under 16 years of age is an issue for governments around the …
: The BBC’s business editor reported that the price of gold has shot up, as it always does in periods …
: Sorry seems to be the hardest word… Following a telephone call with the UK Prime Minister, tRump …
: tRump has achieved a difficult feat - twice! In just one week he has united the major UK political …
: Overnight headlines here in the UK include the news that tRump has rescinded his invitation for …
: “Board of Peace” - are you serious? An international organisation to resolve conflicts around the …
: The international community remains unconvinced by tRump’s speech at the World Economic Forum in …
: Good to hear that some European Heads of Government are planning for a future without US leadership. …
: The UK Government seems to have a moderate response to tRump’s tariff threats, while the European …
: With any luck, the last 12 months or so have put paid to the erroneous belief of a “special …
: tRump threatens tariffs (again), to get European governments to bend to his will. Here’s hoping for …
: It is great that the Nobel Peace Prize committee confirmed that the medal can be passed on or …
: Traitors as entertainment, as well as in UK politics today. Pretty sure most Britons are more …
: Let’s hope that diplomacy and constructive dialogue prevail, because Greenlanders do not want to be …
: The political village was quiet this evening. The loudest sounds were the bell tolling and the buses …
: There’s something so comforting and delicious when you meet up with friends for the first time in …
: The underdogs have done it again! Brighton & Hove Albion beat Manchester United at Old Trafford. …
: There’s something rather sweet about a giant killing in the FA Cup, which we don’t often see in the …
: There’s never a good time, but withdrawing from the UN’s climate change agreements now is horrific. …
: Parts of the British Isles are being battered by Storm Goretti. There was a rare red warning, to …
: International headlines and reporting are top of the running order in UK broadcast news today. …
: Twelfth Night - so time to put away all the Christmas decorations. But we’re still working our way …
: Probably the first time in over 30 years that I wasn’t anxious about work after the (Northern …
: “If you break it, you own it” So I really hope that there will be accountability in Venezuela, …
: “January is not a time for beginnings”. I feel this with every fibre of my being! My favourite time …
: Helpful insights via a Tarot card and Runes reading for the year ahead. But will I ignore my gut …
: Bright, sunny and cold outside; ideal for a bracing walk! But there were yummy chocolates inside and …