Diplomacy
Iran sees jihad, the West sees geopolitics - and that gap is dangerous - opinion
Despite weeks of pressure, Tehran’s defiance exposed deeper failures in Western strategy, deterrence, and understanding of the conflict
Israel needs a diplomatic alternative to war with Iran - opinion
End of multilateralism: Iran war exposed NATO's irrelevance - opinion
Iran war reshapes diplomacy as old dealmakers are sidelined - who replaces them?
Israel-Somaliland ties move from recognition to cooperation with ambassador appointment
Israel, in late December, became the first country to recognise the Republic of Somaliland, a northeastern part of Somalia that has long claimed independence.
India expected to sign lucrative deal with Israel, improve air defenses - explainer
This comes in the aftermath of the 2023-2025 Middle East war, in which Israeli air-defense systems proved their worth as never before, and of the May 2025 India-Pakistan conflict.
Australia tells families of diplomats to leave Israel, Lebanon as Iran tensions rise
The Australian government has also offered voluntary departures to Australian diplomats' dependents in the United Arab Emirates, Jordan and Qatar.
WATCH: India stands with Israel firmly, PM Narendra Modi tells Knesset
Israel's opposition boycotts Knesset Speaker Ohana, Netanyahu's speeches, returns for Modi • 'This is a bond of real friendship,' Netanyahu tells Indian PM in private meeting
Isaac Herzog returns to Ethiopia: Strengthening Israel's ties with Africa
Israel has a long history with Ethiopia, dating back to the time of Queen Makeda, the Queen of Sheba, who, according to legend, visited King Solomon in Jerusalem, and had a son Menelik with him.
Somaliland president to make first official Israel visit - exclusive
Somaliland — a self-declared state recognized only by Israel — now seeks to deepen its ties with Jerusalem beyond diplomacy.
Modi's visit is laden with opportunity to strengthen an already-solid relationship - analysis
Modi’s visit is an act of cultivation. If Modi’s 2017 visit was a breakthrough in the relationship, his 2026 return signifies the consolidation of those ties.
Modi’s visit shows India is central to Israel’s strategic doctrine - opinion
The international order is being reorganized around connectivity, deterrence, and technological capacity rather than formal alliances alone.
Crisis-driver or Gaza stabilizer? Why Turkey believes it switched roles with Israel - analysis
Ankara feels that from the Horn of Africa to the Eastern Mediterranean and Syria and Iraq it has increased its influence greatly in the last years.
Israel, Taiwan, and global diplomacy in the Year of the Fire Horse - opinion
A month where diplomacy, conflict, and culture reveal how power now blends identity and symbolism.
