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What is feminist foreign policy and why did the Scottish Government commission a report on it?

With international affairs reserved to Westminster the move, unsurprisingly, caused fury amongst Tory MSPs.

The National (Scotland)

Yes, it's the economy, but the state of democracy, abortion and Ukraine loom large as issues before 2022 midterms

The 2022 midterm elections, perhaps more than most in recent American history, present voters with a multitude of pressing issues to consider as they prepare to vote. These issues range from abortion to rising inflation, energy costs to the state of American democracy.

The Conversation

Commentary: Partnering with autocrats is risky business

The decades-old partnership between the United States and Saudi Arabia has just been put to the test. It failed with flying colors.

Chicago Tribune

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A Mixed Bag: The Bennett-Lapid Government’s Mideast Policies

The most controversial foreign policy initiative was Israel’s recent accord with Lebanon demarcating Mediterranean Sea gas fields.

Zenger

Brazil's Lula would like to attend COP27 summit, says foreign policy adviser

Brazilian President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is keen on going to the COP27 United Nations climate summit in November, his senior foreign policy adviser Celso Amorim said on Monday, a day after he won the country's presidential election.

Reuters

How Germany's political failures enabled Putin's war

Germany's energy policy was over-reliant on Russia; its foreign policy ignored Putin's increasing belligerence. Now its leaders appear to be making the same mistakes with China.

Newsroom.co.nz

Dealing with a ‘bloody messy’ world – the urgent foreign policy challenges facing NZ

Since Jacinda Ardern described the state of world affairs as “bloody messy” earlier this year there have been few, if any, signs of improvement. Ukraine, China, nuclear proliferation and the lasting impacts of a global pandemic all present urgent, unresolved challenges.

The Conversation

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We need to talk about Xi Jinping: G7’s discord over powerful trading partner

Disagreements have opened up about strategy when China is also seen as an existential threat

The Guardian - UK

Cruz lambasts Democrats as he stumps for Ogles in Tennessee

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz on Wednesday lambasted Democrats’ leadership on inflation, crime and foreign policy as he urged Tennessee voters to send Republican Andy Ogles to Congress

The Independent UK

OLD Trump donor and ally knocks former president’s foreign policy awareness: ‘Could not spell Middle East’

Tom Barrack, 75, was the chairman of Trump’s inaugural fund and also one of his 2016 campaign’s top donors

The Independent UK

Trump donor and ally knocks former president’s foreign policy awareness: ‘Could not spell Middle East’

Tom Barrack, 75, was the chairman of Trump’s inaugural fund and also one of his 2016 campaign’s top donors

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war – live: Putin oversees drill of ‘massive nuclear strike’

Atomic tests follow Russian president’s warning of wider conflict

The Independent UK

Chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed, Saudi Govt Reviews Recent Foreign Policy Efforts

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired on Tuesday a Saudi cabinet session that was held in Riyadh. The ministers tackled the Kingdom’s foreign policy efforts at various regional and international events in recent days. The efforts are aimed at addressing common challenges, most notably humanitarian and…

Asharq Al-Awsat

China 'ready to emerge'

Maintaining neutrality and a balanced foreign policy amid rising tensions among global powers will help Thailand benefit from China's new administration, which comprises mostly reform-minded executives, according to academics.

Bangkok Post

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Truss departure opens gates to unsteady race for Tory leadership

The departure of British Prime Minister Liz Truss, after six chaotic weeks marked by policy U-turns and growing discontent within her own Conservative Party, spells more uncertainty for the United Kingdom, financial markets and foreign policy. As the contest to succeed Britain's shortest-serving premier begins, the country is seeking a…

Reuters

EU to give 18 billion euros to Kyiv next year to help run Ukraine

The European Union will give Kyiv 1.5 billion euros a month in 2023 to help run Ukraine as it fights back Russia's invading troops, the head of the bloc's executive said on Friday.

Al Jazeera

What effect could midterm elections have on US foreign policy?

Vote for control of Congress could deepen divisions over Ukraine aid, complicating the Biden administration’s agenda.

Reuters

China defends 'fighting spirit' of Xi's foreign policy

China on Thursday defended its more assertive approach to foreign policy taken under President Xi Jinping and said its diplomats will "dare to fight" despite criticism that its so-called Wolf Warrior stance can backfire on the global stage.

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Lula aide backs Argentina for BRICS, eyes role in Ukraine peace talks

Brazilian presidential candidate Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's top foreign policy adviser supports the inclusion of Argentina in the BRICS group of developing nations, which could be a forum for negotiating peace in Ukraine, he told Reuters.

Reuters

EU's top diplomat denies 'jungle' comments were racist

The European Union's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Tuesday denied that comments he made last week were racist and apologised for any offence caused by the remarks that had prompted criticism from the United Arab Emirates.

The Conversation

Iranian drones used by Russia in Ukraine show that there's already one victor in that war: Iran

The war in Ukraine is helping one country achieve its foreign policy and national security objectives, but it’s neither Russia nor Ukraine.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Germany Divided on How to Approach Iran

Internal conflict is growing in Germany over how to deal with Iran, where human rights violations are rampant against the backdrop of demonstrations that the country has been raging for weeks. Annalena Baerbock, Germany’s Foreign Minister, had vowed upon taking office last year that she would promote a foreign policy…

The Conversation

How will China interact with the world over the next 5 years? Xi’s new speech holds clues

The 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, currently underway in Beijing, is China’s most significant political event in half a decade.

Asharq Al-Awsat

UAE Says It Fully Stands with Saudi Arabia to Support Energy Stability, Security

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday said it fully stands with Saudi Arabia in its efforts to support energy stability and security, UAE state news agency (WAM) reported, citing a foreign ministry statement. UAE also added that it supports the Saudi foreign ministry's statement regarding the latest OPEC+ decision…

Reuters

UAE summons EU mission head to explain Borrell comments it says were racist

The United Arab Emirates on Monday summoned the acting head of the mission at the EU delegation to the UAE, asking for explanation of what it said were racist comments made by EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell last week.

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