Russia has once again tested the patience and balance of Europe. On the night of September 9 , Poland reported Russian drones violating its airspace. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) viewed it as a threat to its airspace and sent its fighter jets to shoot the drones. Simultaneously, strikes occurred in Ukraine by the Kremlin, causing NATO to fear that the peace efforts were not making a huge difference.
Read MoreAs observed by NBC, despite the criticism the right has for “cancel culture” in recent years, MAGA conservatives seem to now be calling it “consequence culture” as it relates to regulating the public’s reaction to 31-year-old right-wing activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination. In the limelight is the suspension of popular talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live! just two days after the titular comedian implied President Donald Trump and his associates were exploiting Kirk’s death. Outrage on all sides of the political spectrum followed, not just at Disney’s ABC for pulling the show in response to Kimmel’s remarks by affiliated broadcasters such as Nexstar, but also at Trump and his allies for seemingly influencing the decision.
Read MoreMycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacterium that causes the disease Tuberculosis (TB), has become a growing concern for people around the world. Not only is it dangerous, but its ability to spread in crowded, low-resource areas puts vulnerable populations at high risk, especially India. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that, “Globally, tuberculosis (TB) is the second leading cause of death from an infectious disease after COVID-19. In India, a country that accounts for one-fourth of the total global TB burden, the public health threat is felt acutely.”
Read MoreOn August 8 in Washington, DC, United States President Donald Trump invited Azerbaijan’s President Ilhan Aliyev and Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan to sign a framework for a peace deal between the two nations who have historically been in conflict. This agreement signifies a move in the direction of a possibility for a complete peace settlement between the two states.
Read MoreSince its inception, Palestine and its governing authority have repeatedly been denied full-member recognition from the United Nations General Assembly. This denial of statehood has greatly impacted Palestine’s representation as a sovereign state and paved the way for repeated Israeli expansions.
Read MoreOn September 2, Britain, France, and Germany, collectively known as the E3, triggered a 30-day “snapback” process that could reimpose sweeping United Nations sanctions on Iran unless it swiftly resumes nuclear transparency and diplomacy, officials say.
Read MoreSince its inception, Palestine and its governing authority have repeatedly been denied full-member recognition from the United Nations General Assembly. This denial of statehood has greatly impacted Palestine’s representation as a sovereign state and paved the way for repeated Israeli expansions.
Read MoreOn September 2, Britain, France, and Germany, collectively known as the E3, triggered a 30-day “snapback” process that could reimpose sweeping United Nations sanctions on Iran unless it swiftly resumes nuclear transparency and diplomacy, officials say.
Read MoreOn August 8 in Washington, DC, United States President Donald Trump invited Azerbaijan’s President Ilhan Aliyev and Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan to sign a framework for a peace deal between the two nations who have historically been in conflict. This agreement signifies a move in the direction of a possibility for a complete peace settlement between the two states.
Read MoreThis year, the Diplomatic Envoy’s staff got together to provide a reading list to School of Diplomacy students, staff, and the Seton Hall community. Best of luck in the 2025-2026 school year!
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