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Delighted to have a piece published in the Oxford Diplomatic Society's Diplomatic Dispatch! I argue that while India serves as a useful counterweight for Western nations to an increasingly powerful China, embracing it as an ally should be done with caution and a recognition of India's desire to act as an independent great power. It's on page 40 if you would like to have a read! https://lnkd.in/eTq3UYw3

Diplomatic and Consular Services Introductory Lecture by Agybay Smagulov Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Candidate in Historical Sciences Almaty, 2024 https://lnkd.in/dFWSmx_3 Introduction to the discipline "Diplomacy and Consular Service"  So, today we are starting the course “Diplomatic and Consular Service”. Why not just “Diplomatic Service”, which would also include the topic “Consular Service”? The question arises: Are diplomats and consuls the same thing, or are they different specialties? Judging by the fact that there are two Vienna Conventions, one on diplomatic relations, the other on consular relations, there are differences in the work and status of diplomats and consuls. Continued on the website https://lnkd.in/dFWSmx_3

#PNGNews Foreign Affairs Minister Justin Tkatchenko today met with Heads of Diplomatic missions, Honorary Consuls, and Representatives of International Organizations in the country. This meeting signified Minister Tkatchenko’s commencement of his mission back at the Department of Foreign Affairs, to instil and regain the confidence of the international community. To read more: https://lnkd.in/ghVAbeB9 #JustinTkatchenko #foreignaffairs #PapuaNewGuinea #PNG #LoopPNG #LoopNews

The EU's top diplomat, Josep Borrell has redirected the EU foreign ministers’ summit to Brussels, bypassing Budapest due to growing concerns over Hungary’s controversial diplomatic moves. This shift comes in response to Hungary’s independent peace missions and criticism from other EU member states about Hungary’s approach. The decision highlights the bloc’s tensions and the challenges in maintaining a unified diplomatic stance. #EUDiplomacy #Hungary #EU #Politics

Regional or local representatives of embassies or high commissions are known as the consular corps. An attaché is normally an official, who serves either as a diplomat or as a member of the support staff, under the authority of an ambassador or other head of a diplomatic mission, mostly in intergovernmental organizations or international non-governmental organisations or agencies. "While ambassadors and diplomatic staff are devoted to bettering all categories of the bilateral relationship with the host country, the consular corps is in charge of looking after their own foreign nationals in the host country." Consuls, however, were in a very real sense the heads of state. They commanded the army, convened and presided over the Senate and the popular assemblies and executed their decrees, and represented the state in foreign affairs. ¢ States remain the key actors in international relations. Theoretically, a state must have a defined territory, a permanent population and a government capable of controlling its territory and conducting international relations. States also require some measure of external recognition. √ The State Department has four main foreign policy goals: Protect the United States and Americans;Advance democracy, human rights, and other global interests; Promote international understanding of American values and policies; andSupport U.S. diplomats, government officials, and all other personnel at home and abroad who make these goals a reality. √ Europe Day” is an opportunity for us to commemorate past achievements, but also to look ahead at how we can shape our European future together, and inspire partnerships to forge beyond the borders of Europe. #DOS #The United States has formal diplomatic relations with most nations. #All 27 EU countries are also EEA countries. Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway and the only countries in the EEA that are not in the EU.

China has the most diplomatic posts abroad out of any country in the world, according to the Lowy Institute’s 2024 Global Diplomacy Index, published fresh new now. Coming close hot on the heels of the Communists come the caped crusader challenger of their most effective rival global superpower, the United States where we love to vote in free and fair elections for #Democracy. 🗳 As the following chart shows, China and the U.S. are the world heavyweights when it comes to diplomatic efforts, with a total of 274 and 271 posts abroad, respectively. #China overtook the U.S. as the world’s leading diplomatic nation back in 2019 and has maintained the prestigious pole position on top. According to the institute, Beijing has a higher number of diplomatic postings than Washington in Africa, East Asia and the Pacific, as well as Central Asia, following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. Meanwhile, the U.S. is ahead diplomatically in #Europe, North and Central #America, and South #Asia. Both nations are matched for posts in the Middle East and South America. A number of so-called middle powers are also strengthening their networks though. #Türkiye rose to rank three this year (up from rank 5 in 2023), while India is now in position 11 (up from rank 12 in 2023). These two countries have the fastest growing networks of the Index. Of #India’s 11 new posts since 2021, eight of them have been established across the continent of #Africa. The 2024 Global Diplomacy Index reveals the diplomatic networks of 66 countries and territories in Asia, the Group of 20 (#G20) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (#OECD).

Understanding PM Narendra Modi's Foreign Visits: A Recap of 2023 India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, concluded a series of strategic foreign visits in the year 2023, fostering diplomatic ties and global alliances. Each of these visits was orchestrated with meticulous planning, encompassing multifaceted agendas spanning bilateral relations, economic cooperation, security, and global challenges. #GlobalDiplomacyInsights #GovernmentExamPrep #India&#039sForeignRelations #internationalrelations #PMModi&#039sDiplomacy

The 73-year anniversary of Pakistan-China bilateral diplomatic ties is observed on May 21. Here are my takes on the highs and lows, as well as successes and expenses, that both countries have encountered. https://lnkd.in/dFdiJFxB

China's strong stance on Eswatini's engagement with Taiwan sparks diplomatic tensions. The global consensus against Taiwan's recognition is evident. How will this affect Eswatini's diplomatic and economic future? #China #Eswatini #Taiwan #Diplomacy