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Cricket Diplomacy: The Modern-Day Battlefield

Cricket Diplomacy: The Modern-Day Battlefield

Cricket Diplomacy, once a metaphorical olive branch, has grown to become a physical manifestation of geopolitical fractures in South Asia. The 2026 ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup demonstrates how sports stadiums become extensions of political conflict. Decisions surrounding player safety, match boycotts, and tournament logistics, revealed that Cricket is no longer just a game.

AsiaNandini CherukuApril 28, 2026South Asia, Sports, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Cricket, Diplomacy, Bilateral Relations, T20 World Cup, Sri Lanka, ICC, IPL, PCB, BCB, Asia Cup

Foreign Involvement Exacerbating Moroccan-Algerian Relations

Foreign Involvement Exacerbating Moroccan-Algerian Relations

Ongoing hostilities, worsened by Algeria's support for Western Sahara's independence, have led to the dissolution of Morocco and Algeria’s diplomatic ties. The risk of open conflict is growing as both countries militarize their approach to the matter, and recent incidents in Algeria’s waters stand to test their resolve to the peaceful mediation of disputes.

AfricaBy Peter BartoNovember 27, 2023Morocco, Algeria, Russia, U.S., Western Sahara, Military, Mediterranean Sea, Diplomacy

The Future of Chinese Funding to Africa

The Future of Chinese Funding to Africa

AfricaBy Aidan DonovanOctober 20, 2022Infrastructure, China, Foreign Investment, Angola, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Tanzania, Economy, Diplomacy, Taiwan

When Will Western Sahara Get a Say?

When Will Western Sahara Get a Say?

AfricaSean YoungApril 15, 2022Human Rights, United Nations, Africa, Morocco, Western Sahara, European Union, Algeria, Spain, Military, War, Sovereignty, Diplomacy, Independence, Conflict

Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Is a Stark Reminder of a Past Conflict in Its Balkan Neighbor

Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Is a Stark Reminder of a Past Conflict in Its Balkan Neighbor

Russia & FSUBy Dora BettsApril 15, 2022Russia & FSU, Russia, History, Georgia, Diplomacy, United Nations, Conflict, Military, War

Foreign Affairs Feature: The Sino-American Contest for Influence in South Asia: Nepal as Collateral Damage

Foreign Affairs Feature: The Sino-American Contest for Influence in South Asia: Nepal as Collateral Damage

AsiaBy Migena SatyalMarch 21, 2022Asia, China, United States, Economy, Trade, Technology, Finance, Infrastructure, Development, Natural Disaster, Influence, Diplomacy, Nepal

How the War in Ukraine is Changing Latin America

How the War in Ukraine is Changing Latin America

Americas, Russia & FSUBy Michael YueMarch 19, 2022Economy, NATO, Ukraine, Russia, Americas, Latin America, Diplomacy, United Nations, Finance, Technology, United States

European Countries Among the First to Unwind COVID-19 Restrictions

European Countries Among the First to Unwind COVID-19 Restrictions

EuropeYasmin LountchenkoFebruary 4, 2022Economy, Diplomacy, International Institutions, International Politics, COVID-19, Health

The Russia-Ukraine Conflict and Its Implications in Africa

The Russia-Ukraine Conflict and Its Implications in Africa

Russia & FSU, AfricaBy Jessica AdamsFebruary 4, 2022Economy, Diplomacy, International Institutions, International Politics

State of Affairs - North Korea and the U.S.

State of Affairs - North Korea and the U.S.

AsiaBy Dariy EsenovApril 13, 2018Military, North Korea, United States, Diplomacy, Security

Zapad 2017: A Call to Rearm

Zapad 2017: A Call to Rearm

Russia & FSUBy Christopher BrownSeptember 28, 2017Security, Military, Russia, Russia & FSU, Belarus, NATO, International Institutions, Diplomacy, International Politics