Bali Nine: Quiet Release Signals Shift in Indonesian Foreign Policy
The quiet release of five Australian members of the Bali Nine from Indonesian prisons under President Prabowo Subianto marks a shift in Indonesian foreign policy, contrasting sharply with the 2015 executions of two other members under President Widodo and highlighting the political nature of such de...
Bali Nine: Quiet Release Signals Shift in Indonesian Foreign Policy
The quiet release of five Australian members of the Bali Nine from Indonesian prisons under President Prabowo Subianto marks a shift in Indonesian foreign policy, contrasting sharply with the 2015 executions of two other members under President Widodo and highlighting the political nature of such de...
Progress
60% Bias Score
China Urges Dialogue, De-escalation on Korean Peninsula
At a UN Security Council meeting, China urged all parties to prioritize dialogue and de-escalation to resolve the complex and sensitive situation on the Korean Peninsula, rejecting attempts to link it to the Ukraine conflict and emphasizing the need for a transition from armistice to peace.
China Urges Dialogue, De-escalation on Korean Peninsula
At a UN Security Council meeting, China urged all parties to prioritize dialogue and de-escalation to resolve the complex and sensitive situation on the Korean Peninsula, rejecting attempts to link it to the Ukraine conflict and emphasizing the need for a transition from armistice to peace.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Zelenskyy: Ukraine Lacks Strength to Reclaim Occupied Territories, Diplomacy Only Option
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated on Wednesday that Ukraine does not have the military strength to retake territories occupied by Russia, emphasizing the need for diplomatic pressure to achieve Russian troop withdrawal. This follows his previous suggestion of a ceasefire deal under cert...
Zelenskyy: Ukraine Lacks Strength to Reclaim Occupied Territories, Diplomacy Only Option
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated on Wednesday that Ukraine does not have the military strength to retake territories occupied by Russia, emphasizing the need for diplomatic pressure to achieve Russian troop withdrawal. This follows his previous suggestion of a ceasefire deal under cert...
Progress
44% Bias Score
China and India Agree to Strengthen Ties, Resolve Border Disputes
Senior officials from China and India met in Beijing on Wednesday, agreeing to a six-point consensus to improve bilateral ties by resolving border issues and enhancing cooperation in trade and culture, marking a significant step toward de-escalation after the 2020 border conflict.
China and India Agree to Strengthen Ties, Resolve Border Disputes
Senior officials from China and India met in Beijing on Wednesday, agreeing to a six-point consensus to improve bilateral ties by resolving border issues and enhancing cooperation in trade and culture, marking a significant step toward de-escalation after the 2020 border conflict.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Egypt and Turkey Emphasize Syria's Unity Amidst Renewed Cooperation
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met in Egypt on Thursday, emphasizing Syria's unity and independence, along with increased cooperation to resolve regional conflicts and boost bilateral trade to $15 billion.
Egypt and Turkey Emphasize Syria's Unity Amidst Renewed Cooperation
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met in Egypt on Thursday, emphasizing Syria's unity and independence, along with increased cooperation to resolve regional conflicts and boost bilateral trade to $15 billion.
Progress
32% Bias Score
10 Lessons from a 45-Year Diplomatic Career
A veteran diplomat recounts 10 key lessons from 45 years of experience, emphasizing foresight, empathy, effective communication, and trust-building as vital skills for navigating complex international relations, drawing inspiration from CIA Director Bill Burns's work.
10 Lessons from a 45-Year Diplomatic Career
A veteran diplomat recounts 10 key lessons from 45 years of experience, emphasizing foresight, empathy, effective communication, and trust-building as vital skills for navigating complex international relations, drawing inspiration from CIA Director Bill Burns's work.
Progress
28% Bias Score
US Doubles Troop Presence in Syria Amid High-Level Delegation Visit to Damascus
The Pentagon announced that 2,000 US troops are currently in Syria, double the previously reported number, as a high-level US delegation prepares to visit Damascus to discuss counterterrorism efforts, human rights, and the search for journalist Austin Tice, amid concerns about the resurgence of ISIS...
US Doubles Troop Presence in Syria Amid High-Level Delegation Visit to Damascus
The Pentagon announced that 2,000 US troops are currently in Syria, double the previously reported number, as a high-level US delegation prepares to visit Damascus to discuss counterterrorism efforts, human rights, and the search for journalist Austin Tice, amid concerns about the resurgence of ISIS...
Progress
40% Bias Score
Italy's Failed Syrian Diplomacy
Italy's attempt to re-establish diplomatic ties with Syria's Assad regime, diverging from EU partners, has failed after rebel advances in Damascus despite humanitarian aid efforts and secret talks focused on easing sanctions and assisting Christian minorities; this highlights the complexities of nav...
Italy's Failed Syrian Diplomacy
Italy's attempt to re-establish diplomatic ties with Syria's Assad regime, diverging from EU partners, has failed after rebel advances in Damascus despite humanitarian aid efforts and secret talks focused on easing sanctions and assisting Christian minorities; this highlights the complexities of nav...
Progress
40% Bias Score
Blinken's Final UN Trip Prioritizes AI, Sudan Crisis Amidst Deep Divisions
Secretary of State Antony Blinken will chair two UN Security Council meetings this week, focusing on artificial intelligence and Sudan's humanitarian crisis, rather than the Ukraine war or the Israeli-Hamas conflict, reflecting a strategic effort to find areas of potential consensus within a deeply ...
Blinken's Final UN Trip Prioritizes AI, Sudan Crisis Amidst Deep Divisions
Secretary of State Antony Blinken will chair two UN Security Council meetings this week, focusing on artificial intelligence and Sudan's humanitarian crisis, rather than the Ukraine war or the Israeli-Hamas conflict, reflecting a strategic effort to find areas of potential consensus within a deeply ...
Progress
48% Bias Score
Freeland's Rebuke of Trump's Tariffs Strains US-Canada Relations
In June 2018, Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland criticized US tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum in a Washington speech, publicly rebuking President Trump's protectionist policies and straining US-Canada relations during NAFTA negotiations, causing friction with the Trump admin...
Freeland's Rebuke of Trump's Tariffs Strains US-Canada Relations
In June 2018, Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland criticized US tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum in a Washington speech, publicly rebuking President Trump's protectionist policies and straining US-Canada relations during NAFTA negotiations, causing friction with the Trump admin...
Progress
44% Bias Score
Germany Opens Dialogue with Syria's HTS Leaders
Germany's envoy met with Syria's HTS leaders in Damascus, initiating dialogue and assessing the situation after the fall of Assad's regime; the visit included meetings with HTS leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, and other officials, while also meeting with civil society representatives who expressed concerns.
Germany Opens Dialogue with Syria's HTS Leaders
Germany's envoy met with Syria's HTS leaders in Damascus, initiating dialogue and assessing the situation after the fall of Assad's regime; the visit included meetings with HTS leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, and other officials, while also meeting with civil society representatives who expressed concerns.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Zelenskyy in Brussels: Seeking United European Front to End War
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to Brussels on [Date] to meet with European leaders and NATO, seeking strengthened support and emphasizing the need for a united European front to end the war with Russia, while acknowledging Ukraine's current inability to militarily retake occupied t...
Zelenskyy in Brussels: Seeking United European Front to End War
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to Brussels on [Date] to meet with European leaders and NATO, seeking strengthened support and emphasizing the need for a united European front to end the war with Russia, while acknowledging Ukraine's current inability to militarily retake occupied t...
Progress
32% Bias Score