China appoints Liu Haixing, a Europe-focused diplomat, to lead CCP’s International Department, replacing Liu Jianchao https://t.co/MF3S0h9hS5 ...

Geopolitics & Diplomacy - China seeks US to alter its decades-old stance on Taiwan independence [1] - This could represent a significant diplomatic victory for China [1]

Geopolitical Landscape - The United Kingdom's recognition of the state of Palestine has been met with disapproval in Israel, with potential retaliatory actions being considered [1] - France is perceived as leading the Western effort to recognize Palestinian statehood [2] Potential Israeli Responses - Israel is considering shutting down France's consulate in Jerusalem, which primarily deals with Palestinians [2] - Another option involves transferring areas in the West Bank under Palestinian control to full Israeli control [2] - Annexing the entire West Bank is a more controversial option being considered, facing pressure from far-right leaders [3] Risks and Implications - Annexing the West Bank could jeopardize Israel's normalization deals with its neighbors, including the Abraham Accords [3]

The value of being seen as a close ally of America, with all the diplomatic, military and financial heft that entails, is incalculable for Israel https://t.co/Ty9lYNbruL ...

Trade Relations - Turkey removed retaliatory tariffs imposed on some US products [1] - The removal follows a 2018 diplomatic row [1] - The action precedes a White House summit [1]

To assess the current posture of China’s diplomacy, we downloaded and analysed all 16,000 press conference answers given by foreign-ministry spokespersons since 2018 using ChatGPT. Here are the results https://t.co/oWw4YlfmOn ...

Diplomatic Relations - Israel's diplomatic support is declining globally [1] - Public support in America is decreasing, even among Republicans [1] Factors Contributing to Disillusionment - Specific factors are fueling disillusionment on the right [1]

Like Donald Trump, Steve Witkoff made millions in New York negotiating business deals. Yet America’s envoy to the Middle East has learned that diplomatic breakthroughs require a different skillset https://t.co/8tYhRQasv5 ...

China’s diplomats could hardly be more busy. More than 20 global leaders have descended on Beijing in recent weeks amid pomp and ceremony. Knowing exactly what to say, and in what tone, is critical amid all this excitement https://t.co/RoxRVwamIm ...

Diplomacy & State Relations - Diplomacy involves state relations and personal connections [1] - The goal is to connect with people and nudge things in the right direction, especially for smaller countries [1][3] - Maintaining respectful conversations and having a good time with leaders doesn't necessarily imply agreement [1][3] Personal Relations & Networking - Personal relationships, like playing golf, can be useful in diplomacy [1][2] - Golf provides a nice social setting for building connections [2] - Engaging in activities like golf with leaders such as President Trump can create opportunities for interaction [1][2]