Since 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!
Read MoreIn 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 MoreOn 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 MoreThe 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 MoreThe 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 MoreFar-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 MoreLate 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.
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