The American Passport’s Historical Journey
WEBJun 11, 2019 // A new history exhibit at the United States Bureau of Consular affairs at the U.S. Department of State, “From Pirates to Passports: A Timeless Commitment to Service,” explores this concept, illustrating the ways in which consular policies have changed to meet a society with evolving technological innovations and social norms.
Interview with the First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska
WEBSep 17, 2021 // The First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska has fully embraced this role that often comes with no “rulebook” but with plenty of challenges and opportunities. We caught up with her during her recent trip to Washington, DC at the end of August in order to learn more about her initiatives in the Ukraine and around the world.
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How the Good Country Index Works - diplomaticourier.com
WEBMar 29, 2022 · Simon Anholt. . . T. he Good Country Index is calculated by merging thirty-five datasets, which measure the actual behavior of most countries on the planet. These datasets are produced by organizations including the United Nations, the World Health Organization, the World Bank, UNESCO, the Global Footprint Network, and several others.
Inside Serbia’s Complicated Relationship with Israel
WEBJuly 24, 2024. Nov 29, 2023 // Serbia’s relationship with Israel is complicated, as the Serbian government balances cordial relations with its population’s general disapproval of Israeli actions in Gaza. Broader geopolitical considerations also intrude, perhaps explaining Serbia’s pro-Israel stance in the current war, writes Nikola Mikovic.
How Climate Change Has Destroyed Belize's Coral Reefs and …
WEBMar 9, 2018 · The report found that “Belize and offshore cays and atolls are very vulnerable to the projected acceleration in sea-level rise. Wave overtopping and wash-over can be expected to become more frequent, which will degrade fresh groundwater resources.”. According to the UN report Belize and Climate Change: Costs of …
Russia's Power and Purpose in a New Global Order
WEBJan 9, 2021 · t seems that every four years, upon the election or re-election of a president, the United States undertakes a new Russia policy. Whether it is a “reset” or “overcharge”, intimate eye-gazing or burger diplomacy, or a strange and unrequited courtship dance, Washington attempts to recreate policy towards Moscow and consistently fails.
What Is the Global South? - diplomaticourier.com
WEBNov 09, 2023 // The term “Global South,” much like the term “emerging markets,” has been bandied about quite frequently in recent years. The term’s primary value is descriptive as shorthand, but is also used for diplomatic and political ends as China and India compete with the U.S. for global influence, so we should be …
Palermo, a City Regenerated by Migrants and Activists
WEBSep 4, 2021 · Palermo, a City Regenerated by Migrants and Activists. ocated in the Mediterranean Sea, Sicily is a bridge between Africa and Europe, and one of the first destinations where migrants and refugees arrive in Europe. Palermo, the capital, is the fifth largest city in Italy. Once characterized as the Mafia’s hometown, it is now a “capital of ...
China’s Caste System Has Codified Economic Inequality
WEBOct 28, 2019 // China’s rapid growth has stood as a monument against the Washington Consensus—a signal to all that the neoliberal order that has long dominated international politics can be challenged. But as growth gradually slows, the consequences of the nation’s Icarus-like ascension are becoming painfully obvious. China now boasts levels of economic inequality that are among the ...