Prime Minister said that “Violence has no place in a democracy and must be unequivocally condemned”
A year ago, after more than a decade in the United Kingdom and several years in the United States – including time working for the United Nations in New York City – I returned to Asia and arrived in Hong Kong expecting it to also be a leading hub for international relations. Hong Kong is often described as a “superconnector” between China and the world. Yet in one crucial domain – the study and practice of international relations – the city remains a paradox: globally connected, intellectually...
The IMF said on Thursday that it was restoring relations with Venezuela, a country whose ties with the institution had been on pause since 2019. “Guided by the views of International Monetary Fund members representing a majority of the IMF’s total voting power, and consistent with long-standing practice, the Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva today announced that the IMF is now dealing with the government of Venezuela, under the administration of acting President Delcy Rodriguez,” it said in...
Israel’s widening wars and disregard for its traditional allies are deepening international criticism and isolation.
The fraying of the ceasefire in the US-Israel war against Iran reflects grim patterns of history. Truces are often doomed because they focus on stopping battle-related violence and rarely begin to address the underlying struggles that ignited hostilities. A pause without a shared common endgame often resets the battlefield as reasons harden for prolonging warfare. Viable political solutions seldom follow and take hold for peace to endure. Over the past decade, we’ve seen the perils. The Minsk...
Washington, Moscow, Kyiv and Brussels will be eagerly awaiting the outcome of the election.
The US-Israel war on Iran could push Nato closer to becoming a “nominal” alliance, although it was unlikely to disband any time soon, a Chinese observer said. US President Donald Trump has repeatedly criticised the transatlantic defence alliance since returning to the White House last year, accusing allies of “free‑riding” on US security and demanding greater military and financial contributions. That rhetoric has only intensified in recent weeks, with accusations that Nato was failing to...
In the last couple of weeks, India has made diplomatic efforts focusing on ending the conflict in West Asia as soon as possible and ensuring the unimpeded flow of energy through the Strait of Hormuz
The celebrations have become a platform for international students to showcase their cultures, traditions, languages, and cuisines. The festivities highlight the university’s long-standing international relations, reaffirming its role as a hub where local heritage meets global exchange. In the lead-up to its Foundation Day on April 26, 2026, the university has been organising a series of programmes to celebrate its academic and cultural heritage.