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See you on the field: America’s coming decade of sports diplomacy
Sports Business Journal | March 31, 2026
More than 2,000 years ago, the Greek orator Isocrates observed that athletic festivals allowed people to set aside their conflicts, gather together and renew bonds to unite them…
When diplomacy protects the past
Ahram Online | March 17, 2026
The revolution of 2011 was reshaping Egypt’s political order, straining institutions, and testing the resilience of civil society. Like many diplomats serving abroad during that period…
The return of looted antiquities should be part of any Ukraine peace settlement
The Hill | March 5, 2026
As settlement talks between Russia and Ukraine inch forward, the U.S. remains a central broker. The core issues are without question those of sovereignty, territory and security…
USMCA 2026 and Economic Security: The Convergence of Technology, Trade, and National Security
CSIS | February 27, 2026
The USMCA Review Is Becoming a Test of North American Technology Security. The 2026 review of the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement was initially framed as a routine…
The New Power Centers of Sports Diplomacy: Cities, Capital, and Code
The Geopolitics | February 26, 2026
The most influential moments in global sports diplomacy today rarely happen in stadiums. They happen when a mayor decides how a city will welcome the world, when an investor…
Saudi Arabia’s Deepening Ties to the U.S. and What It Means for Investors
Bloomberg’s Wall Street Week | November 21, 2025
Break down what investors can expect after President Trump gave a royal welcome to Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman with Basilinna’s Deborah Lehr and Council on Foreign Relations’ Steven Cook.
Deborah Lehr on Freedom, Power, and the Politics of Global Trade
The Covered Call Podcast | October 26, 2025
In this conversation, Deborah Lehr shares her extensive experience in US-China relations, trade negotiations, and her insights on green finance and biodiversity.
Public Private Partnerships for Investing in Nature as Infrastructure
Telum Media | October 2, 2025
Natural ecosystems provide critical services to enable the economy and wider society, and especially key in advancing both climate mitigation and adaptation solutions. Investing in…
The ‘Three Pats’: Xi Jinping’s Enduring Governance Dilemma
The Diplomat | August 7, 2025
Fifteen years into his tenure, having consolidated power and elevated his trusted leadership team into the highest echelons of the Communist Party and state, President Xi Jinping still…
China’s safeguarding of cultural heritage signals its global ambition
South China Morning Post | August 2, 2025
China is making its cultural heritage protection a national priority – and a pillar of its global identity. As one of the world’s fastest…
Bridging the Biodiversity Finance Gap: Green Finance as a Catalyst for Global Sustainable Development
Yicai Global | June 18, 2025
The global community faces a critical juncture: biodiversity loss is no longer just an environmental issue; it is a core.…
When Mistakes Need a Manual: China’s Guidance on Acceptable Decision-making
The Diplomat | June 6, 2025
In China, a nation known for five-year plans and centrally choreographed actions, it turns out that what’s really hard to...