diplomacy
Gaza war is putting Egyptian-Israeli relations to the test
When the Israeli military seized control of the border crossing at Rafah, the Egyptian government seemed to be taken by surprise. Egypt’s government has stopped cooperating with aid shipments into Rafah. It’s also joined South Africa’s effort at the International Court of Justice to bring charges of genocide against Israel. Experts say the 45-year-old Egyptian-Israeli peace treaty is being put at risk.
One of the world’s original digital diplomats says Twitter is an ‘unrivaled tool’ for foreign policy
It’s no surprise that Twitter is changing the way we communicate with each other — but it’s also changing the way we communicate with our government. Meet Arturo Sarukhan, a former ambassador from Mexico and a pioneer in the world of digital diplomacy.
Canada opens up a new front against Russia — Twitter snark
Canada and Russia tangled on Twitter this week, each posting maps designed to tweak the other country’s stance over Russian actions in Ukraine. But while the exchange was funny and popular online, it also showed how governments communicate in the social media era.
The French president separates his D-Day allies when it comes to dinner
French President Francois Hollande won’t go hungry Thursday night. He will host two separate state dinners — one for President Obama and another for Russian President Vladimir Putin. A White House chef explains the dance between food, politics and diplomacy.French President Francois Hollande won’t go hungry Thursday night. He will host two separate state dinners — one for President Obama and another for Russian President Vladimir Putin. A White House chef explains the dance between food, politics and diplomacy.
