The Diplomatic Envoy’s Reading List!
This 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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Japan’s Population Decline: Addressing the Need for Supporting Families and the Economy
In a world once concerned with overpopulation, an unexpected threat has emerged: population decline. With some nations decreasing their inclination to have children—whether due to high living costs or demographic changes, countries like Japan are struggling to keep themselves afloat. This demographic crisis requires urgent and targeted reforms, as failure to act will further undermine Japan’s social systems and economy.
Read MoreBlack Sea Deal Shifts Regional Dynamics
On March 25, the United States announced that a deal was brokered at the peace talks in Riyadh that would eliminate the use of force in the Black Sea. The Black Sea is a critical shipping lane, particularly for the exportation of grain from Ukraine.
Read MoreJapan and MLB: A Sign of Changes to Come
The Major League Baseball’s (MLB) 2025 Tokyo Series was a smashing success by all metrics. Thousands in person and millions online watched the four exhibition games and two season-openers. The historic event, occurring from March 15 to March 19, is characteristic of the changing demographics both on and off the diamond.
Read MoreSyria’s Internal Conflicts Never End: They Just Evolve
The war has reshaped Syria’s history, but whether the ongoing civil war will deepen the chaos, or achieve peace, will remain uncertain for the near future.
Read MoreRomanian Far-right Populist Stopped from Running in Presidential Race
Far-Right protestors have lined the streets in Romania’s capital Bucharest as hundreds call out what they see as a failing of democracy. Călin Georgescu, the 62-year-old leader of the Romanian Far-Right populist movement, was notified by the Central Election Bureau (BEC) that his presidential bid was denied.
Read MoreThe Potential for Trade War: Trump Proposes Tariffs
Late last week, Donald Trump stated that he is planning on proportioning taxes that are applied on U.S. goods by other countries, per The Associated Press. These corresponding tariffs have so far been solely addressed in statements, with no order yet made. However, the possibility of a trade war between the U.S. and its trade partners, including close allies, is greatly increasing.
Read MoreIn Defense of DEI- Prioritizing Progress, Not Privilege
Since beginning his second term, President Donald Trump has issued executive orders effectively dismantling Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs across the nation. These actions reflect a broader historical trend of resisting efforts to address systemic racism, particularly in education and employment.
Read MoreGaza Faces Severe Water Shortages
When Bassel Rajab, a 50-year-old farmer, was allowed to return to Gaza amid the ceasefire, initial hope was turned to despair when he and thousands of others realized their enemy had turned from airstrikes to dehydration.
Read MoreUnfollowed by Uncle Sam: The Fight Between National Security and Personal Freedoms
The battle over TikTok in the United States has reached a pivotal moment, with the popular social media app now officially banned following a Supreme Court decision that upheld a law mandating its sale or shutdown. The move has sparked a heated debate over national security concerns and personal freedoms, leaving millions of American users in limbo.
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