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Witness: Welcome!

Events / Podcast ~ Witness
July 28, 2025

Introducing the three hosts of The Sunday Diplomat’s Podcast Witness: I’m Julia, an international student born in Boston, MA but studying in Beijing, China. I’ve grown with The Sunday Diplomat since April 2024: starting off as...

India Resists U.S. Pressure Amid Rising Trade Conflict

North America / Govt & Politics
July 27, 2025

On August 4, 2025, U.S.-Indian relations took a turn when U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he would substantially increase tariffs on goods from India. Trump had been planning the move since last week, when he...

France, Saudi Arabia Launch UN Drive to Revive Two State Solution

World / Govt & Politics
July 20, 2025

France and Saudi Arabia have launched a joint diplomatic initiative at the United Nations aimed at reviving the long-stalled Israeli-Palestinian peace process and pushing forward the two-state solution. The high-level conference, held in New York on...

Thai-Cambodian Clashes Spark Fears of War Before Fragile Ceasefire

Asia / War & Conflict
July 13, 2025

Thursday, on July 24, Cambodian and Thai forces clashed along their shared border, exchanging fire in one of the most serious escalations in years. At least 12 people were killed as Thailand fighter jets were deployed...

Germany’s Populist Surge: Inequality and Instability in a VUCA Europe

Europe / Govt & Politics
July 11, 2025

2024 has earned its name as “the mother of all election years,” with over 60 elections across the globe—nearly half within the EU. Amid this democratic flurry, a clear trend emerged: the far right is gaining...

Egypt: The Future of A Nation Post-Revolt

Africa / War & Conflict
July 9, 2025

When Egypt’s Arab Spring ended over fifteen years ago, many changes occurred regarding its political and social standing. A country previously dominated by harsh rule overthrew a leader with an iron fist, sparking the attention of...

Stolen Faith: Westminster Abbey Faces Pressure to Return Sacred Ethiopian Tabot

Europe / Africa / Society & Culture
July 7, 2025

LONDON — Hidden behind the altar in the Lady Chapel of Westminster Abbey lies a sacred object few visitors ever notice, and even fewer understand: a blackened wooden Tabot from Ethiopia, a replica of the biblical...

BRICS Leaders at the 2025 BRICS Summit in Brazil

World / Society & Culture
July 7, 2025

At the 2025 BRICS Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the opportunity to elevate India’s perspective on Artificial Intelligence (AI). He passionately advocated for the responsible and inclusive use of AI, highlighting its potential to revolutionize...

Anthropomorphism: Why We Give Human Traits to Animals and Objects

Opinion
July 6, 2025

Have you ever apologized to your table after accidentally bumping into it? Felt guilty about throwing away an old stuffed animal? Or hesitated to replace a worn-out t-shirt because it “deserves better”? These reactions come from...

A Hijacked Reality: The Rise of Deepfake

World / Technology
July 5, 2025

Imagine waking up one morning to a video that went viral of yourself saying something you never said— something offensive, harmful, or even illegal. Without time to react, the video is rampaging online, destroying your career,...

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