#Foreign relations

#Foreign relations

Global impact of American presidential elections is significant. [ more ]

Ukraine's Group 13 special unit successfully attacked two Russian boats with marine attack drones. [ more ]

Australia and New Zealand are evacuating citizens from New Caledonia due to violence following controversial electoral reforms in the French South Pacific territory. [ more ]

The U.S. State Department offered condolences for Ebrahim Raisi's death, sparking controversy over how to react to the demise of reviled foreign leaders. [ more ]

Iran's aviation accidents are linked to challenges in procuring new aircraft and equipment due to foreign sanctions since 1979. [ more ]

William Lai Ching-te elected for third DPP presidential term in Taiwan. [ more ]

David Cameron defends pursuit of close ties with China as prime minister and stresses the need to engage with Beijing today.

Cameron acknowledges China's increased aggression and assertiveness since he left office in 2016, highlighting the importance of security and protection in dealing with China.

Cameron emphasizes the need to align with allies and counter any malign threats coming from China. [ more ]

China welcomes Arab and Indonesian foreign ministers to Beijing to discuss ending the war in Gaza

Ministers emphasize the need for a stop to military escalation and holding Israel accountable

China reaffirms its longstanding support for the Palestinian cause [ more ]

The lunch meeting at the Council on Foreign Relations highlighted the nostalgic feelings of Americans who had lived in China during a period of warm relations.

The attendees expressed concern that China has closed itself off and that understanding China has become more difficult.

The Council on Foreign Relations is losing visibility, access, and insight into China due to increasing repression and new restrictions. [ more ]