On the morning of 26 August 2026, a wall of ice, rock, mud and water tore down a Himalayan valley on the Nepal–China border faster than most vehicles travel on a highway. Within minutes it had destroyed the Gyirong (Kyirong) port complex, Nepal’s main trade and pilgrimage gateway to Tibet,Continue Reading
Preah Vihear is not simply an ancient temple damaged by conflict. It is a warning that modern warfare increasingly destroys the living relationships between culture, nature and memory. Cambodia’s Preah Vihear Temple stood for over a millennium on the edges of the Dângrêk Mountains in an environment where nature and historyContinue Reading
As the world grapples with armed conflicts, political polarization, forced displacement, climate insecurity and the relentless spread of misinformation, peace has become far more than a diplomatic aspiration. It is a prerequisite for human security, social cohesion and sustainable development. Governments, diplomats and international organizations will always play central rolesContinue Reading
Aden’s volcanic origins, imperial encounters and contemporary environmental struggles. The city Aden, situated along the southern coast of Yemen where the Arabian Peninsula meets the Gulf of Aden, presents one of the most distinctive urban landscapes in the Middle East. Aden is not merely a coastal settlement shaped by maritime tradeContinue Reading
Humanitarian diplomacy sits at the intersection of ethical responsibility and foreign policy strategy. In protracted conflicts such as Yemen, where humanitarian needs are immense and political solutions remain elusive, diplomacy often becomes the only mechanism capable of maintaining humanitarian access and coordination. Switzerland’s longstanding policy of neutrality offers an interesting caseContinue Reading