Azerbaijan’s PACE Suspension: 3 Political Factors To Consider
As ties with Brussels worsened, Azerbaijan announced on January 24 that it was discontinuing its collaboration with the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE). The PACE, a legislative body with its headquarters in Strasbourg, is “being used as a platform to target some member states,” according to a statement from the Azerbaijani delegation. […]
Blinken’s Diplomatic Challenge: Catching Up with China and Russia in Africa
U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken traveled to Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria, and Angola on January 21–26 with the goal of enhancing ties between the continent and the United States. The purpose of Blinken’s visit was also to further strengthen the connection between the United States and Africa following the mid-December 2022 Leaders […]
