Mr. Netanyahu Offers No Concrete Plan
On March 3, in a controversial move, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a speech to the joint session of Congress just a few weeks ahead of the Israeli elections.
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Unanue Latino Institute Hosts Panel on U.S.-Cuba-Vatican Relations
On March 2, the Joseph A. Unanue Latino Institute and the School of Diplomacy brought together a group of experts to analyze the opening of relations between Cuba and the United States, and the role played by the Vatican.
Read MoreFocus: United States – India
Although India has become an economic powerhouse in recent years, supporting that growth with available energy options to sustain development has become a concern.
Read MoreObama and Merkel Diverge on Ukraine Plan
On February 10, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and United States President Barack Obama displayed their disagreement over Ukraine at a White House press conference. Chancellor Merkel, whose visit to Washington was only a quick stop while shuttling between Kiev and Moscow, emphasized that the European Union will continue focusing on diplomatic means to diffuse tensions between Russia and Ukraine.
Read MoreU.S.-Cuba Relations Beginning to Thaw
The United States ended a fifty-year stalemate in November 2014 when President Obama announced an effort to reestablish diplomatic ties with Cuba.
Read MoreSaudi-US Relationship Riddled With Hypocrisy
In May of 2014, Raif Badawi, a Saudi Arabian citizen, was arrested by the government for “insulting Islam” and violating a technology law, according to BBC.
Read MoreInsights from U.S. Youth Observer to the U.N. Jackson Dougan
Days after the 2015 ECOSOC Youth Forum, The Global Current’s Daniel Garay spoke with Jackson Dougan, U.S. Youth Observer to the United Nations via phone interview.
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