Macedonia’s Parliament voted to officially change the country’s name to the Republic of North Macedonia. Its door to NATO and the European Union could open — if Greece recognizes the change.
Tag: International Relations
Fearing Russian Influence, Estonia Turns to the Arts
Estonia is lavishing money on cultural projects in the border city of Narva, amid fears that the country’s neglected Russian minority is prone to Kremlin influence.
China’s Ambassador to Canada Blames ‘White Supremacy’ in Feud Over Arrests
Lu Shaye said in an op-ed for The Hill Times that Canadians applied “double standards,” viewing their own country’s laws as having to be observed, but not China’s.
When Is a Border Just a Border? Almost Never
The U.S. government shutdown offers a reminder that borders are often potent symbols of political divides.
Ukrainian Orthodox Christians Formally Break From Russia
An independent Orthodox Church of Ukraine was formally recognized in a four-hour ceremony in Istanbul, formalizing a split with the Russian church to which it had been tied since 1686.
Taiwan’s President, Defying Xi Jinping, Calls Unification Offer ‘Impossible’
The Chinese leader’s speech this week has given President Tsai Ing-wen a chance to position herself as the defender of Taiwan’s young democracy.
Afghan Leaders Dispute Trump’s Claim That Soviets Invaded to Fight Terrorists
President Ashraf Ghani contested President Trump’s claim that the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan in 1979 to fight terrorists.
Xi Jinping Warns Taiwan That Unification Is the Goal and Force Is an Option
In his first major speech on Taiwan, the Chinese president laid out an unyielding stance, calling unification “the great trend of history.”
Taliban Attacks in Northern Afghanistan Kill 27 Security Officers
The coordinated strikes by the militant group came weeks after President Trump ordered a drawdown of American forces from Afghanistan.
Kim Jong-un, Ready to Meet Trump ‘at Any Time,’ Demands U.S. End Sanctions
In his New Year’s Day speech, North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un, said he was ready to meet with President Trump again but warned against continued sanctions against his country.