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February 17, 2026 Allison Bennett

The NHL Returns to the Winter Olympics

The 2014 Sochi Olympics, a personal project of Russian President Vladimir Putin, are known for being the most expensive Olympic Games, as well as the most controversial. Teams Canada, USA, and above all, Russia, had their heart set on winning men’s ice hockey gold. Since the Cold War ended, ice hockey has remained one of the greatest fundamental tests of strength between the nations, reports BBC. Twelve international teams participated with players from the National Hockey League (NHL), and after 12 days of intense ice hockey, Team Canada, led by captain Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins, NHL, took home gold.

September 2023 2023 International News

September 25, 2023 Ryan Campbell

The US and Vietnam Strengthen Ties with New Partnership

In the wake of mounting concerns over China, United States President, Joe Biden, and the General Secretary of the Communist Party in Vietnam, Nguyen Phu Trong, solidified a new “Comprehensive Strategic Relationship” in Hanoi on September 10.

September 2023 2023 Opinion

September 25, 2023 Melissa Myrtaj

G20 Summit: The foreshadowing of a new US-India relationship?

The bilateral meetings between the U.S. and India over trade can potentially provide nations an alternative to China’s nation-spanning infrastructure program, which could increase tensions between nation states.

April 2023 International News

April 25, 2023 Drew Starbuck

Ceasefire Talks Commence to End War in Yemen

This comes at a point of increasing domestic and international diplomatic activity to end the country’s eight-year conflict before the current truce ends.

April 2023 Opinion

April 25, 2023 Emmett Bikales

Brazilian President Lula da Silva’s First 100 Days

In his first 100 days back in office, Lula has pursued closer ties with China and Russia abroad, while his domestic policy has included a bevy of progressive reforms aimed at meeting the challenges of rising poverty and environmental degradation.

March 2023 Opinion Americas

March 20, 2023 Hamzah Khan

Mexicans Can Protest Their Government Without U.S. Involvement

On February 26, tens of thousands of Mexicans came out in Mexico City to protest the controversial electoral overhaul law passed by Amlo’s party, reports the Associated Press.

September 2022 Opinion Europe

September 26, 2022 Hamzah Khan

Liz Truss: The UK’s Next Disaster

On September 5, the governing Conservative party chose Liz Truss to be their new party leader and, by extension, the prime minister, according to NPR. While she may be a welcome change from her scandal-ridden predecessor, Boris Johnson, Truss still champions the same policies that have hurt the UK and its relations with other countries over the past decade of conservative rule.

May 2021 2021 Analysis Americas

May 8, 2021 Judy Koren

The Convergence of U.S. Exceptionalism and Climate Diplomacy

Politicians have long wielded American exceptionalism – the idea that the United States’ identity, values, and culture must be protected at all costs – for citizen mobilization throughout the country’s history. It has been used during foreign interventions, the war on terror, President Donald Trump’s 2016 and 2020 presidential campaigns, and, more recently, mass vaccination campaigns. President Biden now has an opportunity to arm climate policy with American exceptionalism to achieve ambitious climate goals.

May 2021 2021 World Analysis

May 5, 2021 Luisa Chainferber

Vaccine Diplomacy: Who is Leading the Race?

As countries across the globe are racing vaccinate their populations, vaccine diplomacy has now become a key component of geopolitics. Several countries such as China, Russia, and India are engaging in vaccine diplomacy. This new diplomacy tool will have a substantial impact, given the unequal global distribution of vaccines.

March 2021 2021 Middle East School of Diplomacy News

March 30, 2021 Jasmine Deleon

Israeli Consul Speaks About Abraham Accords and its Implications at the School of Diplomacy

“It is really changing Israel and the Middle East,” said Israeli Consul for Public Diplomacy Adva Vilchinski, who spoke at the School of Diplomacy about the significance of the Abraham Accord and its implications on March 25.