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.
Diplomatic Courier - A Global Affairs Media Network
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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 …
New UAE Citizenship Law a Milestone for the Gulf
WEBMar 4, 2021 · n January 30, the ruler of Dubai and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashed Al Maktoum announced a decision that will provide a select group of foreigners with a pathway to Emirati citizenship. Under a new amendment to the country’s citizenship law, foreigners whom the national authorities believe have made important contributions to the UAE’s ...
What Art Can Teach Us About Interconnectedness
WEBJun 28, 2021 · The interactive activity is intended to help visitors connect more deeply to themselves and the wildlife of the island. Unity is a key theme of the Helsinki Biennial, the exhibition purposefully including artists not just from Finland, but from all over the globe. The Crocheted Coral Reef, a piece created by Australian sisters Margaret and ...
The Power of Culture-Based Climate Action
WEBDec 11, 2023 // The climate crisis is rapidly becoming a cultural emergency, transforming not only our natural ecosystems but also our social and cultural landscapes. Culture also has a vital role to play in mitigating and adapting to the impacts of climate change, write Salem bin Khalid Al Qassimi and Margareth Menezes.
To Remake the World, Let’s Rethink Education
WEBJan 19, 2022 · Realizing this potential will take rethinking prevailing assumptions about the path forward in education, in three respects—the purpose of education, how we develop leadership for fulfilling it, and how we support our educators to be not only locally rooted, but globally informed. First, we need to prioritize rethinking the very purpose of ...
Kazakhstan's Strategic and Military Relations with Russia
WEBIt has boasted continuous annual GDP growth of around 8% since 2000. In the defense, security and military sectors, however, Kazakhstan has remained firmly anchored to Russia, as both countries have mutual interest in maintaining close strategic and military ties. The military cooperation between Kazakhstan and Russia takes place on two fronts ...
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.