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New York Gaffe Exposes Local Diplomacy Pitfalls
The city's international affairs commissioner's "error" is the latest symptom of rampant diplomatic amateurism.
Jul 15
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Nicholas Kralev
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Why Europe Can't Quit America
An American-turned-European journalist decries the old continent's longtime addiction.
Jul 8
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Nicholas Kralev
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30:47
Legally, the U.S. Is Not Quite 243 Years Old
It took more than seven years to negotiate the international recognition of American independence.
Jul 1
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Nicholas Kralev
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June 2026
Diplomacy Notebook Is Now Read in Over 100 Countries
To mark this milestone and farther expand readership, I’m starting a reader referral program with rewards.
Jun 24
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Nicholas Kralev
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How Intelligence Went the Way of Diplomacy
Failing to recognize that both are specialized professions, politicians keep putting amateurs in charge.
Jun 17
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Nicholas Kralev
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Why Do We Call 'Allies' Countries That Are Protectorates or Client States?
The language of diplomacy can be misleading or blur lines on purpose, but it shouldn't deny reality.
Jun 10
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Nicholas Kralev
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EU Now Sees Ukraine as Essential to European Security
Officials in Brussels are trying to "integrate" Kyiv's battlefield innovations into the union's defense capabilities.
Jun 3
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Nicholas Kralev
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May 2026
It's Nearly Impossible to Apply for a U.S. Visa
The State Department's interview scheduling website has been down for weeks. Is that on purpose?
May 27
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Nicholas Kralev
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Health Diplomacy Lessons from the Last Ebola Outbreak
The reduced U.S. capacity to respond to infectious diseases makes the current crisis more challenging.
May 20
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Nicholas Kralev
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Corruption in Diplomacy Isn't New. So Why Does It Feel Different?
The Trump administration is turning diplomacy for national gain into dealmaking for private profit.
May 13
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Nicholas Kralev
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Can Pope Leo Match John Paul II's Diplomatic Impact?
Amid conflict and disorder, papal diplomacy is uniquely positioned to make a difference for the better.
May 6
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Nicholas Kralev
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April 2026
Another British Ambassador Stumbles in Washington
The experienced career diplomat made a rookie mistake just days after assuming office.
Apr 29
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Nicholas Kralev
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