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Here’s your weekly roundup of the week’s most important stories, news, and articles from The Diplomatic Insight.
Top Stories of the Week
Macron’s UK visit was a spectacle.
From urging support on Palestinian statehood to blaming Brexit, the President came home to announce additional defense spending.
Australian PM choosing the bold way.
Many called it a diplomatic tightrope but Albanese did what was the need of the hour; whether Trump approves or not.
Reunited in Las Vegas!
Chinese and American table tennis players celebrated the 54th anniversary of the historic Ping-Pong diplomacy.
Rare sight but proof enough that sports still unite people.
The deals are coming slow… very slow.
If Trump wishes, sure he can take credit for agreeing on 19% tariffs; straight down from his 32% threats for Indonesia. But the EU is ready to take the fight, while also diversifying support system.
Francesca Albanese is not deterred by the US sanctions, while the ICC rejects Israeli request to drop Netanyahu’s arrest warrants.
In between the two, the Hague Group agrees on measures to stop Israel, in the Bogota Summit.
Who will stop Israel?
While Qatar’s PM meets Trump in the White House to talk Gaza ceasefire, Israel strikes Syria again & Arab countries denounce yet again.
In other news, the UN says this is the worst displacement ever in the West Bank.
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A Deeper Look
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Bastille Day happened to fall this past week.
Kainat takes a look at the storming of the Bastille, the revolution, and how these historical events still inspire values.
“Bastille Day remains a powerful icon of civic authority. It encourages citizens to ask the most fundamental of questions…”
Where faith and geopolitics collide…
Our dear contributor, Muhammad Shahzaib Hassan dives into India’s imperial dream.
“Children learn that the Bay of Bengal is “Ganga Sagar” and the Indian Ocean is “Hindu Mahasagar,” blithely erasing millennia of shared history. The architects of this vision are not isolated radicals; they include the RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and even Prime Minister Modi…”
Noor ul Sabah recounts what makes the Swedish Princess a powerful figure, as the Royal Heir celebrated her 48th birthday.
“In a world facing instability, climate challenges, and social divides, Victoria stands as a symbol of hope and continuity. Her efforts reflect how monarchy can embrace today’s values of empathy, sustainability, and public engagement.”
We summed up the figures that matter the most.
Ever wondered how many of us inhabit this planet? Well, that’s 8 billion!
But the way these 8 billion are divided over regions is no less interesting; “a complex interplay of many factors like education, economy, religious and cultural factors, access to contraception and healthcare, gender equality, abundant resources, political environment, and historical factors.”
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TDI EXPLAINS
This week, we explain how Trump’s trade war is upending the global economy and what is actually Trump’s way of diplomacy
Pakistan-Focus
Pakistan’s diplomatic activities this week
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