Taiwan Faces Diplomatic Isolation as China Seeks Economic Ties
Taiwan faces increasing diplomatic isolation due to pressure from the Chinese government.
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Author: Luisa Chainferber
Germany Celebrates the 30th Anniversary of Berlin Wall Fall
November 9, 2019 marked the 30-year anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Despite reunification in the 1990s, an invisible barrier still exists between eastern and western Germany.
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Brexit’s Trouble Continues
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has accepted a Brexit extension until January 31 of next year from the original October 31 deadline.
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European Economy on the Brink of Recession
Europe’s manufacturing Purchasing Manager Index (PMI) was placed at 45.7 in September, the lowest level since October 2012.
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Israel’s Elections May Bring an End to Netanyahu’s Career
With the results of Israel’s election almost in, President Reuven Rivlin will begin consultations with party leaders on September 22 to name possible candidates for prime minister. Israel’s two main political parties aim to create a national unity government after both sides failed to secure an outright majority.
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Dr. Martin Edwards: A Chat with the Diplomacy Department Chair
Senior Correspondent, Luisa Chainferber, had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Martin Edwards, Associate Professor in the School of Diplomacy and International Relations, and the School’s newly chosen Department Chair.
Read MoreHong Kong Protesters Seek International Help
Hong Kong protesters marched to the city’s American consulate on September 8 to request help from the U.S. government in ending the conflict with the government.
Read MoreBRICS: Unstable Global Economy Forces Investors to Flee Emerging Markets
Large emerging markets failed to attain expected levels of international trade and investment, despite forecasted growth in these markets for 2020.
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EU-China Summit Generates Mixed Success
The European Union (EU) and China convened at the EU-China Summit on April 9 to discuss their relationship and economic agenda, reports the EU Commission.
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School of Diplomacy Hosts UN Political Affairs Officer
On April 12, the School of Diplomacy hosted Amanda Roberts, a United Nations Political Affairs Officer from the Middle East and the West Asia Division. Dr. Roberts currently sits as the acting head of the Syrian team at the UN.
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