U.S. urges compromise as Somalia intensifies election talks
Mogadishu (Diplomat.so) - The U.S. Embassy in Mogadishu on Monday urged Somali political leaders to "continue to pursue dialogue and compromise," as President Hassa
Iraq insists government formation is internal as U.S. pressure grows
Baghdad (Diplomat.so) - Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said on Monday that the formation of the next Iraqi government remains "a stric
EU halts vote on US trade pact after Trump orders 15% tariffs
Brussels (Diplomat.so) - The European Parliament on Monday postponed a key committee vote on the European Union's emerging trade deal with the United States, following U.
U.S. boosts activity at Portugal's Lajes Air Base amid Iran tensions
Lisbon (Diplomat.so) - The government of Portugal confirmed Monday that the United States has sharply increased military activity at Lajes Air Base in the Azores archipelago,
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Turkiye, Israel reveal sharply different alliance strategies
Ankara (Diplomat.so) - In parallel statements delivered within 24 hours, Turkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu laid out c
Breaking the Cycle of Foreign Assistance Enabling Corruption
This article is by Ambassador Michael C. Gonzales, the U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Zambia and Special Representative to the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Afric
Rethinking Somalia's Foreign Policy in a Changing Region
This article by: Mohamed Omar Bincof - Assistant Professor of Political Science Somali National University
The Power of Ocean Journalism: Protecting Marine Life and Advancing Conservation Efforts
This article by: Ali Abdi Ali Hoshow