Pope Francis Hosts Iranian President’s First Visit to the West
Following his diplomatic endeavor to help restore U.S.-Cuban relations, Pope Francis has his eyes set on alleviating the tension in the Middle East.
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Twitter and Diplomacy: How Social Media Revolutionizes Interaction With Foreign Policy
One recent example of direct and quick engagement through Twitter was the short exchange in 2013 between Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey over Internet freedom.
Read moreThe Greatest Show on Earth: World Watches as UN General Assembly Opens
Some key speakers to watch will be Iran’s Rouhani, fresh off a huge diplomatic win after the Iran nuclear deal; Russia’s Putin, who is making his first appearance in the GA Hall in a decade amid growing concerns about Russia’s presence in Ukraine and Syria; and Cuban President Raul Castro, who will be addressing the UN for the first time.
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