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theowp.org > inclusive-dialogue-for-peace-african-union-panel-of-the-wise-engages-religious-and-traditional-leaders-from-the-sahel-and-west-africa

Inclusive Dialogue For Peace: African Union Panel Of The Wise Engages Religious And Traditional Leaders From The Sahel And West Africa

2+ hour, 45+ min ago  (501+ words) In order to reinforce the significance of inclusive dialogue, preventive diplomacy, and community-based engagement in promoting peace, social cohesion, and regional resilience, the African Union's Panel of the Wise held a two-day consultative roundtable in Dakar, Senegal, on December 1516, 2025. The…...

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theowp.org > freed-political-prisoners-and-diplomacy-in-belarus

Freed Political Prisoners And Diplomacy In Belarus

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (484+ words) On December 13th, Belarus released 123 political prisoners after the U.S. lifted sanctions on the country. Nobel Peace Prize winner Ales Bialiatski and prominent opposition activist Maria Kolesnikova were amongst the released prisoners. The U.S. lifted sanctions on potash, a key component in fertilizers,…...

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theowp.org > the-risks-of-washingtons-hard-nosed-rare-earth-and-critical-minerals-strategy

The Risks Of Washington’s Hard-Nosed Rare Earth And Critical minerals strategy

The Risks Of Washington’s Hard-Nosed Rare Earth And Critical minerals strategy5+ day, 10+ hour ago  (261+ words) The blowup with the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the Congo-Rwandan peace deal, and the ambition to annex Greenland. Each incident in the 2025 American foreign policies seems to be unrelated. However, all link to one objective: the American effort to secure…...

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theowp.org > 2025-g20-summit-sparks-new-perspectives-for-the-global-order

2025 G20 Summit Sparks New Perspectives For The Global Order

2025 G20 Summit Sparks New Perspectives For The Global Order6+ day, 2+ hour ago  (258+ words) On November 22 and 23, world leaders from the most economically developed countries met in South Africa for the G20s 20th summit. Although traditionally a highly institutionalized practice, this years summit unfolded under unusually strained circumstances, shaped by tensions and threatening power dynamics. For…...

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theowp.org > china-japan-clash-at-un-over-pm-remarks

China, Japan Clash At UN Over PM Remarks

China, Japan Clash At UN Over PM Remarks6+ day, 10+ hour ago  (583+ words) A recent exchange between China and Japan at the U.N. highlights fragile relations between the two regional powers. In a series of four letters, the two sides traded criticisms and rebuttals. China focused heavily on remarks made by Japanese Prime Minister…...

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theowp.org > ankaras-rising-turkeys-bid-for-regional-leadership

Ankara’s Rising: Turkey’s Bid For Regional Leadership

Ankara’s Rising: Turkey’s Bid For Regional Leadership1+ week, 3+ day ago  (289+ words) At the Doha forum, which took place on the 6th and 7th December, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan expressed his opinion on the situation in Gaza, fueling intense debates among the international community. Turkey, in fact, advocates for a more just and…...

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theowp.org > honduras-elections-intensify-amid-interference-allegations

Honduras Elections Intensify Amid Interference Allegations

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (533+ words) A Honduran presidential candidate accused the United States of election interference as unrest broke out following disputed election results. Chaos erupted in Honduras after President Xiomara Castro claimed the country was experiencing an "electoral coup," alleging interference linked to U.S. President…...

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theowp.org > germany-lifts-arms-export-suspension-as-gaza-ceasefire-remains-fragile

Germany Lifts Arms Export Suspension As Gaza Ceasefire Remains Fragile

Germany Lifts Arms Export Suspension As Gaza Ceasefire Remains Fragile1+ week, 4+ day ago  (643+ words) Germany ended its three-month suspension on weapons exports to Israel on Nov. 24, with Chancellor Friedrich Merz arriving in Jerusalem on Dec. 6 to reaffirm Berlin's political and military support even as Israeli forces continue lethal operations in Gaza. The announcement came…...

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theowp.org > tanzania-faces-rising-political-tensions-opposition-calls-for-transitional-government

Tanzania Faces Rising Political Tensions, Opposition Calls For Transitional Government

Tanzania Faces Rising Political Tensions, Opposition Calls For Transitional Government1+ week, 4+ day ago  (570+ words) Tanzania's main opposition party called for a transitional government on Dec. 11 in response to a disputed election, provoking national protests and an aggressive security crackdown. The Oct. 29 election, which banned important opposition candidates among other abuses, resulted in large arrests…...

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theowp.org > polemics-of-maria-corina-machados-reception-of-the-nobel-peace-prize

Polemics Of María Corina Machado’s Reception Of The Nobel Peace Prize

Polemics Of María Corina Machado’s Reception Of The Nobel Peace Prize1+ week, 4+ day ago  (474+ words) On Saturday, December 6, thousands of supporters of Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Mar'a Corina Machado took to the streets of various cities throughout Europe and Latin America to demonstrate their solidarity with the winner. Machado arrived in Oslo hours late to…...