https://diplowiki.com/DiploWiki - International Relations and International Politics.HugoenTue, 05 May 2026 22:08:33 -0300https://diplowiki.com/2025-protests-in-nepalWed, 17 Sep 2025 18:18:33 +0000https://diplowiki.com/2025-protests-in-nepalA deadly week of youth-led unrest after a social-media ban forced the Nepalese prime minister to resign.https://diplowiki.com/israel-launches-ground-assault-on-gaza-city-as-un-alleges-genocideTue, 16 Sep 2025 20:16:52 +0000https://diplowiki.com/israel-launches-ground-assault-on-gaza-city-as-un-alleges-genocideIsrael’s new push into Gaza City deepens an already dire humanitarian collapse.https://diplowiki.com/australia-joins-un-effort-to-revive-a-two-state-solution-for-israel-and-palestineTue, 16 Sep 2025 17:39:12 +0000https://diplowiki.com/australia-joins-un-effort-to-revive-a-two-state-solution-for-israel-and-palestineCanberra backs a UN plan linking recognition to reforms, aid, and civilian protection in Gaza.https://diplowiki.com/japan-foreign-policySun, 11 May 2025 18:09:41 +0000https://diplowiki.com/japan-foreign-policyJapan is a global power and a major U.S. ally, and it faces security and economic issues in the 21st century.https://diplowiki.com/women-peace-securityWed, 30 Apr 2025 17:51:08 +0000https://diplowiki.com/women-peace-securityThe WPS agenda aims to protect women and girls in times of war and increase feminine participation in peacebuilding efforts.https://diplowiki.com/holy-seeWed, 23 Apr 2025 22:42:19 +0000https://diplowiki.com/holy-seeThe Holy See is a subject of international law and a major player in international relations, through the Pope and his diplomatic service.https://diplowiki.com/essequibo-disputeSat, 05 Apr 2025 21:09:10 +0000https://diplowiki.com/essequibo-disputeEssequibo is at the heart of a historical dispute over abundant natural resources — including land water, minerals and petroleum.https://diplowiki.com/apecFri, 28 Mar 2025 18:22:15 +0000https://diplowiki.com/apecAPEC is a regional economic forum focused on promoting economic growth, prosperity and integration in the Asia-Pacific.https://diplowiki.com/theories-migrationFri, 28 Jun 2024 15:26:33 +0000https://diplowiki.com/theories-migrationMany theories try to explain why migration happens, by focusing on the attributes of different places, on individual decisions and on social dynamics.https://diplowiki.com/classical-realismWed, 12 Jun 2024 19:33:30 +0000https://diplowiki.com/classical-realismClassical Realist authors, like Carr and Morgenthau, assert that states always seek power in order to survive in the world.https://diplowiki.com/bricsWed, 29 May 2024 13:23:32 +0000https://diplowiki.com/bricsThe BRICS is a diplomatic coalition that fosters cooperation among its members and operates collectively on the world stage.https://diplowiki.com/recognition-of-governmentThu, 23 May 2024 19:09:39 +0000https://diplowiki.com/recognition-of-governmentAccording to international law, a state may or may not recognize the government of another state when it rises to power unconstitutionally.https://diplowiki.com/prisoners-geography-summarySun, 19 May 2024 19:16:50 +0000https://diplowiki.com/prisoners-geography-summaryThis book explains how the geographical features of the regions of the world influence their political decisions, military strategies and economic development.https://diplowiki.com/geopolitics-arctic-prisoners-ch-10Sun, 19 May 2024 19:15:10 +0000https://diplowiki.com/geopolitics-arctic-prisoners-ch-10The melting of the ice caps in the Arctic has been enabling several economic activities, thus increasing the competition for the region’s resources.https://diplowiki.com/geopolitics-latin-america-prisoners-ch-9Sun, 19 May 2024 19:14:27 +0000https://diplowiki.com/geopolitics-latin-america-prisoners-ch-9The geography of Latin America, coupled with the fact that many of its countries were colonized, continues to hinder the development of the region.https://diplowiki.com/geopolitics-korea-japan-prisoners-ch-8Sun, 19 May 2024 19:13:28 +0000https://diplowiki.com/geopolitics-korea-japan-prisoners-ch-8The Korean Peninsula is an unstable region, because North Korea’s actions worry its neighbors such as China, Japan and South Korea.https://diplowiki.com/geopolitics-india-pakistan-prisoners-ch-7Sun, 19 May 2024 19:12:33 +0000https://diplowiki.com/geopolitics-india-pakistan-prisoners-ch-7These countries were British colonies and turned into regional rivals after achieving independence.https://diplowiki.com/migration-oceania-trends-statisticsSat, 18 May 2024 17:26:47 +0000https://diplowiki.com/migration-oceania-trends-statisticsAustralia and New Zealand are primary destinations for migrants who come from various small and poor countries from Oceania.https://diplowiki.com/international-relations-theoriesTue, 14 May 2024 21:43:18 +0000https://diplowiki.com/international-relations-theoriesUnderstand how Realism, Liberalism, Constructivism and other theories explain power, cooperation and international conflict.https://diplowiki.com/recognition-of-statesFri, 03 May 2024 17:29:32 +0000https://diplowiki.com/recognition-of-statesA state can only be recognized by others as such if it meets certain criteria and if others want to acknowledge it.https://diplowiki.com/earth-summitThu, 02 May 2024 21:55:32 +0000https://diplowiki.com/earth-summitThe 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro produced Agenda 21, the Rio Declaration, the Forest Principles declaration and major climate and biodiversity treaties.https://diplowiki.com/nuclear-non-proliferation-historySat, 20 Apr 2024 16:53:47 +0000https://diplowiki.com/nuclear-non-proliferation-historySince the mid-twentieth century, there have been efforts to limit the spread of nuclear weapons, but existing arsenals remain.https://diplowiki.com/international-treaties-in-vigorThu, 18 Apr 2024 23:06:25 +0000https://diplowiki.com/international-treaties-in-vigorInternational treaties create legal obligations among states, but these can be modified, suspended, or terminated.https://diplowiki.com/international-treaties-stages-of-conclusionThu, 18 Apr 2024 22:42:09 +0000https://diplowiki.com/international-treaties-stages-of-conclusionA treaty normally moves through negotiation, adoption, authentication, consent to be bound, publication and entry into force.https://diplowiki.com/international-treaties-validity-defectsFri, 12 Apr 2024 21:59:51 +0000https://diplowiki.com/international-treaties-validity-defectsInternational treaties must meet certain criteria to be valid; otherwise, they will be considered defective.https://diplowiki.com/international-treaties-definitionFri, 12 Apr 2024 21:42:00 +0000https://diplowiki.com/international-treaties-definitionTreaties are agreements aimed at producing international legal effects. They have many synonyms and different types.https://diplowiki.com/migration-northern-america-trends-statisticsWed, 21 Feb 2024 19:27:33 +0000https://diplowiki.com/migration-northern-america-trends-statisticsThe United States and Canada are major immigration destinations, but the latter actively seeks immigrants more than the former.https://diplowiki.com/migration-latin-america-caribbean-trends-statisticsWed, 21 Feb 2024 19:25:30 +0000https://diplowiki.com/migration-latin-america-caribbean-trends-statisticsRegional crises have led Latin Americans to move to other countries in the region or to Northern America, particularly the United States.https://diplowiki.com/migration-europe-trends-statisticsWed, 21 Feb 2024 19:24:32 +0000https://diplowiki.com/migration-europe-trends-statisticsEven though the continent receives many migrants from other regions, Europeans are more likely to remain in European countries.https://diplowiki.com/geopolitics-middle-east-prisoners-ch-6Mon, 22 Jan 2024 12:38:13 +0000https://diplowiki.com/geopolitics-middle-east-prisoners-ch-6This region has complex geopolitical dynamics, which remain under the influence of various foreign powers.https://diplowiki.com/geopolitics-africa-prisoners-ch-5Mon, 22 Jan 2024 12:37:28 +0000https://diplowiki.com/geopolitics-africa-prisoners-ch-5Geographical characteristics partly explain Africa’s misfortunes and its potential for economic development.https://diplowiki.com/geopolitics-western-europe-prisoners-ch-4Mon, 22 Jan 2024 12:36:07 +0000https://diplowiki.com/geopolitics-western-europe-prisoners-ch-4Europe’s political and economic success is partly attributed to its favorable geographic conditions, such as its mild climate and navigable rivers.https://diplowiki.com/migration-asia-middle-east-trends-statisticsSun, 21 Jan 2024 12:12:23 +0000https://diplowiki.com/migration-asia-middle-east-trends-statisticsMany international migrants are from this region, and their migration is usually motivated by work and study opportunities, conflicts, and natural disasters.https://diplowiki.com/migration-africa-trends-statisticsSat, 20 Jan 2024 19:22:03 +0000https://diplowiki.com/migration-africa-trends-statisticsAfrican migration was heavily impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, but flows to Europe continue and the continent receives significant international remittances.https://diplowiki.com/international-drug-control-regimeFri, 19 Jan 2024 14:28:10 +0000https://diplowiki.com/international-drug-control-regimeThis regime deals with regulating the production, consumption, trafficking and possession of narcotics on a global scale.https://diplowiki.com/geopolitics-united-states-prisoners-ch-3Sat, 13 Jan 2024 14:21:21 +0000https://diplowiki.com/geopolitics-united-states-prisoners-ch-3Thanks to its advantageous territory, the United States was able to become a great power, exercising influence all over the world.https://diplowiki.com/geopolitics-china-prisoners-ch-2Wed, 10 Jan 2024 18:40:53 +0000https://diplowiki.com/geopolitics-china-prisoners-ch-2China is a land power that is also turning into a maritime power. However, it has been facing domestic tensions and its future is an enigma.https://diplowiki.com/geopolitics-russia-prisoners-ch-1Fri, 05 Jan 2024 21:45:28 +0000https://diplowiki.com/geopolitics-russia-prisoners-ch-1Russia is a geopolitical giant with an expansionist history, thanks to its territory, its natural resources, and its armed forces.https://diplowiki.com/powerFri, 05 Jan 2024 16:47:07 +0000https://diplowiki.com/powerPower is the ability to influence another actor's actions or decisions. It depends upon various factors and can assume a multitude of forms.https://diplowiki.com/russo-ukrainian-war-conflicting-interestsTue, 05 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000https://diplowiki.com/russo-ukrainian-war-conflicting-interestsTo understand Russia's war against Ukraine, we must look into their interests and into those of the United States and the European Union.https://diplowiki.com/united-nationsWed, 22 Nov 2023 09:00:00 +0000https://diplowiki.com/united-nationsThe UN is the world's most important international organization. Since 1945, it facilitates peace and cooperation among states.https://diplowiki.com/2030-agendaMon, 25 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0000https://diplowiki.com/2030-agendaThe SDGs are 17 objectives to ensure world peace and prosperity, now and into the future. However, their implementation has been facing difficulties.https://diplowiki.com/russia-unga-2023-speechSun, 24 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0000https://diplowiki.com/russia-unga-2023-speechSergey Lavrov presented the Russian perspective on a myriad of issues, but some of his views do not accurately represent reality.https://diplowiki.com/united-kingdom-unga-2023-speechSat, 23 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0000https://diplowiki.com/united-kingdom-unga-2023-speechSecretary of State Oliver Dowden talked incessantly about AI and basically neglected many other subjects.https://diplowiki.com/france-unga-2023-speechFri, 22 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000https://diplowiki.com/france-unga-2023-speechFrench Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna delivered a scathing critique of the invasion of Ukraine, but said little about other issues.https://diplowiki.com/china-han-zheng-unga-2023-speechFri, 22 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0000https://diplowiki.com/china-han-zheng-unga-2023-speechChina proposed multilateral cooperation, but it had trouble defending human rights and criticizing the war in Ukraine.https://diplowiki.com/biden-unga-speech-2023Wed, 20 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0000https://diplowiki.com/biden-unga-speech-2023Biden criticized American rivals and emphasized the role of the U.S. in financing global institutions.https://diplowiki.com/lula-unga-speech-2023Tue, 19 Sep 2023 14:30:00 +0000https://diplowiki.com/lula-unga-speech-2023Lula’s speech touched on themes that are important to Brazil, but it barely discussed Ukraine and the UN Security Council.https://diplowiki.com/antonio-guterres-speech-un-general-assembly-2023Tue, 19 Sep 2023 14:00:00 +0000https://diplowiki.com/antonio-guterres-speech-un-general-assembly-2023Guterres left no stone untouched and proved that he has not given up on helping to make the world a better place.https://diplowiki.com/united-nations-general-assembly-general-debateMon, 18 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0000https://diplowiki.com/united-nations-general-assembly-general-debateThe General Debate is a high-level annual meeting in New York, where world leaders deliver speeches and negotiate on the sidelines.