by Danielle Amir-Lobel | 20 May 2019 | Asia, Human Rights, Islam, La Jolla Country Day School, Student Posts, Youth Voices
The war in Afghanistan is the longest military conflict in U.S. history. It has failed. The key to peace is diplomacy and the quiet work of diplomats. U.S. and Taliban negotiators at peace talks brokered by Qatar, in Doha, 25 February 2019 (Qatar Ministry of Foreign...
by News Decoder | 11 Apr 2019 | Chadwick School, China, Podcasts, Student Posts, Youth Voices
By Kyle Hong and Jack Kim The South China Sea is a strategic region in global politics, and in recent years it has become the focal point of a major power struggle between China and the United States. We wanted to interview an expert on this sensitive region and on...
by Nelson Graves | 17 Nov 2017 | Europe, United States
By Nelson Graves France is America’s best military ally — even with Donald Trump in the White House. The Iran nuclear deal is working, even if Iran is a geopolitical problem. Trump just might end up negotiating with North Korea. And it’s no use...
by Giuliana Nicolucci-Altman | 4 Feb 2016 | Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe, Middle East, School Year Abroad
“The atmosphere blew me away.” Giuliana represented Denmark at the model United Nations and quickly learned the arts of diplomacy. Here I am (center) with the delegations of Slovenia, Seychelles and Senegal. (Photo by Pascal Monteville) “It’s 2048 or...
by Nelson Graves | 28 Jan 2016 | Art, Europe, Middle East, Religion
Diplomatic deference or crass kowtowing? Italy’s decision to cover up nude statues during a visit by Iran’s president provokes scorn, glee and irony. A covered statue at Rome’s Capitoline Museums, 25 January 2016 (EPA/Giuseppe Lami) Supreme diplomatic...