Cricket bats, hockey pucks, and Dennis Rodman’s neon hair have something in common. They’ve been used as geopolitical tools when normal diplomacy fails. Athletes often make the real breakthroughs, ...

The world has witnessed eras of rivalry among powerful states, with the greatest often competing for global influence, alliances, resources and strategic positioning for long-term benefits. Over the ...

Commercial diplomacy—the use of diplomatic pathways, state institutions, and political capital to promote trade, investment, ...

More than 15 years ago, some teachers from Azerbaijan visited San Diego thanks to a U.S. State Department program. One of them stayed in our Switzer Highland neighborhood east of Balboa Park, and, ...

Cuba's pledge to deploy a 165-strong army of doctors and nurses to help fight the Ebola outbreak is the latest example of the Communist country's decades-old tradition of "medical diplomacy." Since ...

The best example of the manifestation of our deep-rooted heritage of civilization, state tradition, and ancient values in our nation is our habit of sharing, and siding with those in difficulty. The ...

As part of Labour’s Plan for Change the UK government has added technology to its global science and innovation network. To what extend can the network boost the UK’s reach in international tech? Late ...

Qatar’s diplomacy has been exceptional, establishing itself as a rising force in the international arena. Its unwavering commitment to dialogue and cooperation has earned Qatar recognition and respect ...