# international relations (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 17 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover international relations. Page: Feed: --- ## [Ștefan Popescu: Let’s look at the rivalry between Israel and Turkey from Romania’s perspective](https://friendshipbridge.substack.com/p/stefan-popescu-lets-look-at-the-rivalry) _2026-08-23 · Vladimir Mitev · The Bridge of Friendship_ A Romanian foreign policy analyst’s view on the conflict between Tel Aviv and Istanbul ## [Power grid evolution in the AI age](https://akshatjiwannotes.blogspot.com/2026/08/power-grid-evolution-in-ai-age.html) _2026-08-21 · Akshat Jiwan Sharma · Akshat Jiwan Sharma_ Power transmission plays a defining role in the energy security of a region but because the industry is more operationally intensive it rarely makes headlines, often working silently in the background to ensure critical services are kept running at all times. Fluctuations in demand directly affects the rotation of generators leading to more or less watts on the line as required. Power systems… ## [A Very Important Post About.... Men Wearing Shorts in the Office](https://danieldrezner.substack.com/p/a-very-important-post-about-men-wearing) _2026-08-21 · Daniel W. Drezner · Drezner’s World_ Some very important late August thoughts. ## [Iranian families struggle to afford the basics as US ratchets up economic warfare](https://apnews.com/article/iran-economy-sanctions-inflation-73b0278a0307030588cac9f47b3443e0) _2026-08-21 · Andrew Earvolino · Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft_ The post Iranian families struggle to afford the basics as US ratchets up economic warfare appeared first on Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft . ## [Teaching Maritime Culture and History in Eastern Taiwan](https://taiwaninsight.org/2026/08/21/teaching-maritime-culture-and-history-in-eastern-taiwan/) _2026-08-21 · NGA Shi Yeu · Taiwan Insight_ Written by Eric Siu-kei Cheng. This article explores how maritime education in Taitung turns Taiwan’s eastern coastline into a living classroom. Drawing on fieldwork, community collaboration, fisheries, food education, and Green Island’s White Terror heritage, the author shows how students engage with environmental sustainability, Indigenous knowledge, local livelihoods, cultural preservation, and… ## [“A Decent Respect to the Opinions of Mankind” Mandates a Search for Peace in Ukraine](https://quincyinst.org/2026/08/20/a-decent-respect-to-the-opinions-of-mankind-mandates-a-search-for-peace-in-ukraine/) _2026-08-20 · Anatol Lieven · Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft_ Why the new American left should take up the quest for peace if the Democratic Party wins control of Congress this November, and of the presidency in 2028. The post “A Decent Respect to the Opinions of Mankind” Mandates a Search for Peace in Ukraine appeared first on Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft . ## [How far can the US push its allies over the Iran war?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hs9XbE2i73E) _2026-08-20 · Annelle Sheline · Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft_ The post How far can the US push its allies over the Iran war? appeared first on Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft . ## [China’s Maritime Pressure Spans Sea and Screen: Taiwan Needs a Regional Evidence Network](https://taiwaninsight.org/2026/08/20/chinas-maritime-pressure-spans-sea-and-screen-taiwan-needs-a-regional-evidence-network/) _2026-08-20 · NGA Shi Yeu · Taiwan Insight_ Written by Ming-hui Tang. This article analyses how Beijing combines maritime patrols, AI-generated propaganda, and legal framing to create an illusion of administrative control around Taiwan, Japan, and the Philippines. To counter this strategy of jurisdictional enclosure, it argues that Taiwan must leverage its strategic position to build a public regional evidence network with its neighbours.… ## [Israel Lobby Desperate After Shock DSA Wins](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMMk9jwXidU) _2026-08-19 · Eli Clifton · Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft_ The post Israel Lobby Desperate After Shock DSA Wins appeared first on Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft . ## [As Xi’s US visit approaches, basic details of planned AI talks remain uncertain](https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3364549/xis-us-visit-approaches-basic-details-planned-ai-talks-remain-uncertain?share=6J68CIk7S33bXHgq1Swgih%2F0zddEyXZjQkXqJ31AFApRoa%2Blpg1F9r1%2F0zMkh1tSFh2Sg3BsOWBqmz8O09MqaA98n3j6Xb3cz5eiAdjsHd9xAFaA0314hLsU0epEU%2BuD%2BRPZuQh5oVJo7AINBepnBg%3D%3D&utm_campaign=social_share) _2026-08-19 · Andrew Earvolino · Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft_ The post As Xi’s US visit approaches, basic details of planned AI talks remain uncertain appeared first on Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft . ## [Stay updated on your professional world (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ApwxTD4sOgpJ) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Keep in touch with people you know, build your career. ## [Trump signals economic pressure in Iran conflict as talks stall](https://abcnews.com/Politics/trump-signals-economic-pressure-iran-conflict-talks-stall/story?id=135753451) _2026-08-19 · Andrew Earvolino · Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft_ The post Trump signals economic pressure in Iran conflict as talks stall appeared first on Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft . ## [Categories of Contempt](https://danieldrezner.substack.com/p/categories-of-contempt) _2026-08-19 · Daniel W. Drezner · Drezner’s World_ A typology of my domestic political disgust. ## [Islands as Breathing Infrastructures: Why Are More Visitors Making Livelihoods More Difficult in Today’s Kinmen?](https://taiwaninsight.org/2026/08/19/islands-as-breathing-infrastructures-why-are-more-visitors-making-livelihoods-more-difficult-in-todays-kinmen/) _2026-08-19 · NGA Shi Yeu · Taiwan Insight_ Written by Chengyu Yang. This essay examines how Kinmen’s surge in cross-strait transit passengers strains local livelihoods and infrastructure without delivering proportional economic benefits. As a passage between Taiwan proper and mainland China, Kinmen acts as a "breathing infrastructure", a delicate sea-air system easily desynchronised by weather disruptions. Consequently, high passenger… ## [How “The Israel Lobby” Is Destroying The U.S. AND Israel](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0egQk2XZbmI) _2026-08-18 · Eli Clifton · Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft_ The post How “The Israel Lobby” Is Destroying The U.S. AND Israel appeared first on Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft . ## [Trump Is Threatening to Bomb Oman, But Why?](https://apnews.com/article/mideast-oman-explainer-trump-threat-iran-097224f5a65b66d7fa3dab4862b5a45e) _2026-08-18 · Quincy Institute · Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft_ The post Trump Is Threatening to Bomb Oman, But Why? appeared first on Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft . ## [Israel’s Lobby](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEzoUZpSej4) _2026-08-18 · Eli Clifton · Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft_ The post Israel’s Lobby appeared first on Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft . ## [Staying Afloat in the Wave of Zero-Fees Policies: Agreement on Reciprocal Trade and its Impact on the Taiwanese Fishing Industry – Part II](https://taiwaninsight.org/2026/08/18/staying-afloat-in-the-wave-of-zero-fees-policies-agreement-on-reciprocal-trade-and-its-impact-on-the-taiwanese-fishing-industry-part-ii/) _2026-08-18 · NGA Shi Yeu · Taiwan Insight_ Written by Shao-Yun Chang, Vanny El Rahman, and Beatrice Zani. This article (part 2) continues to illustrate how the US-Taiwan Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) and its mandatory "zero-fee" recruitment policies impact Taiwan’s fishing industry. While designed to protect foreign migrant workers from predatory debt bondage, the policy places heavy financial strain on small-scale vessel owners… ## [The Romanian deepstate tries to devour Fritz (and bites its own tail)](https://friendshipbridge.substack.com/p/the-romanian-deepstate-tries-to-devour) _2026-08-18 · f1atl1ne · The Bridge of Friendship_ A report from the rotten underbelly of Romanian justice ## [Israel’s Lobby – America in the Grip of a Foreign Power](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aczrWTESzw0) _2026-08-17 · Eli Clifton · Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft_ The post Israel’s Lobby – America in the Grip of a Foreign Power appeared first on Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft . ## [No Gaza Breakthrough for Netanyahu, Kushner](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b28v5DEDYtM&t=616s) _2026-08-17 · Andrew Earvolino · Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft_ The post No Gaza Breakthrough for Netanyahu, Kushner appeared first on Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft . ## [PixelRift — Platforming with Level Editor (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/OAzpuv57xRVQ) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Includes a built-in level editor, campaign with elemental heroes, and boss encounters. ## [Donald Trump Gives Up on American Foreign Policy](https://danieldrezner.substack.com/p/donald-trump-gives-up-on-american) _2026-08-17 · Daniel W. Drezner · Drezner’s World_ His administration cannot win in Iran and he is not even trying anywhere else. ## [Staying Afloat in the Wave of Zero-Fees Policies: Agreement on Reciprocal Trade and its Impact on the Taiwanese Fishing Industry – Part I](https://taiwaninsight.org/2026/08/17/staying-afloat-in-the-wave-of-zero-fees-policies-agreement-on-reciprocal-trade-and-its-impact-on-the-taiwanese-fishing-industry-part-i/) _2026-08-17 · NGA Shi Yeu · Taiwan Insight_ Written by Shao-Yun Chang, Vanny El Rahman, and Beatrice Zani. This article (part 1) examines how the US-Taiwan Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) and its mandatory "zero-fee" recruitment policies impact Taiwan’s fishing industry. While designed to protect foreign migrant workers from predatory debt bondage, the policy places heavy financial strain on small-scale vessel owners already facing… ## [Iran War: Will America Accept Defeat?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxqP-VzxIZY) _2026-08-16 · Trita Parsi · Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft_ The post Iran War: Will America Accept Defeat? appeared first on Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft . ## [US pulls last aircraft carrier in Asia as Trump focuses on Iran, Western Hemisphere](https://abcnews.com/US/wireStory/us-pulls-aircraft-carrier-asia-trump-focuses-iran-135669614) _2026-08-15 · Michael D. Swaine · Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft_ The post US pulls last aircraft carrier in Asia as Trump focuses on Iran, Western Hemisphere appeared first on Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft . ## [Mainstream Economic Myths Are Disastrous for US Policy](https://jacobin.com/2026/08/galbraith-mainstream-economics-inflation-trade) _2026-08-14 · Andrew Earvolino · Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft_ The post Mainstream Economic Myths Are Disastrous for US Policy appeared first on Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft . ## [What I am Reading in August 2026](https://danieldrezner.substack.com/p/what-i-am-reading-in-august-2026) _2026-08-14 · Daniel W. Drezner · Drezner’s World_ Or, at least, what nonfiction I am reading in August 2026. ## [Twenty years of Taiwan in Avignon: soft power on someone else’s terms](https://taiwaninsight.org/2026/08/14/twenty-years-of-taiwan-in-avignon-soft-power-on-someone-elses-terms/) _2026-08-14 · Chee-Hann Wu · Taiwan Insight_ Written by Romain Blachier. This article explores Taiwan’s twenty-year presence at the Festival Off d’Avignon, arguing that international cultural exchange is shaped by language, institutional practices, and artistic selection. It highlights how these factors influence what Taiwanese artists can communicate abroad and emphasises the value of sustained cross-cultural collaboration. Continue reading ## [What to Make of the 2026 Boston Red Sox?](https://danieldrezner.substack.com/p/what-to-make-of-the-2026-boston-red) _2026-08-13 · Daniel W. Drezner · Drezner’s World_ I'm not sure I believe, but I am enthralled. ## [Field notes from Douliu’s urban resilience drill](https://taiwaninsight.org/2026/08/13/field-notes-from-doulius-urban-resilience-drill/) _2026-08-13 · Adrian Chiu · Taiwan Insight_ Written by Tom Wilson. Urban resilience drills in Taiwan have been promoted as a cornerstone of President Lai's whole-of-society approach to preparing for contingencies and crises. How do they look in practice? Drawing on observations of the urban resilience exercise in Douliu, this article explores how everyday state-society relationships can shape and complicate efforts to build resilience.… ## [Institutional constraints on disruptive innovation](https://akshatjiwannotes.blogspot.com/2026/08/institutional-constraints-on-disruptive.html) _2026-08-12 · Akshat Jiwan Sharma · Akshat Jiwan Sharma_ Recently I had a chance to engage with representatives from IIT Kanpur and University of Waterloo during events organised by Society for Information Display and IHFC, IIT Delhi. In the decade and half that has passed since I graduated, an unmistakable change can be noticed in the way educational institutions view post graduation employment opportunities for their students. While campus placements… ## [Generate Viral Hot Takes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/RHPJSw5l7WXc) _2026-08-12 · **Sponsored**_ Get platform-optimized hot takes and rebuttals to spark debate and engagement ## [Corruption All the Way Down](https://danieldrezner.substack.com/p/corruption-all-the-way-down) _2026-08-12 · Daniel W. Drezner · Drezner’s World_ If you're the president I guess blatant insider trading is quasi-legal now? ## [Taiwan’s view on Free and Open Indo-Pacific](https://taiwaninsight.org/2026/08/12/taiwans-view-on-free-and-open-indo-pacific/) _2026-08-12 · Adrian Chiu · Taiwan Insight_ Written by Dr Madhukar Shyam and Manya Singhal. This article argues that Taiwan's foreign policy towards the Indo-Pacific should be analysed within the framework of the New Southbound Policy and President Lai's NSP+. The FOIP strategy is perceived by Taiwan as an approach that will ensure its sovereignty. Beyond condemning China's expansionism, Taiwan should adopt the "porcupine strategy", invest… ## [The drone incident near the Bulgarian-Romanian border highlights Romanian hostility towards Rumen Radev’s behaviour and character](https://friendshipbridge.substack.com/p/the-drone-incident-near-the-bulgarian) _2026-08-11 · Vladimir Mitev · The Bridge of Friendship_ Romanian experts and a Bulgarian journalist discuss the drone that crashed at the Bulgarian-Romanian border, as well as current Romanian-Bulgarian relations and those in the Black Sea region ## [A Dual-Use Defence Industry for Taiwan: Potential and Pitfalls](https://taiwaninsight.org/2026/08/11/a-dual-use-defence-industry-for-taiwan-potential-and-pitfalls/) _2026-08-11 · Adrian Chiu · Taiwan Insight_ Written by Drake Long. This article explores the opportunities and challenges facing Taiwan's dual-use defence industry. Although Taiwan's industry is ambitious to become a manufacturing hub for drones and other dual-use technologies, its success depends on sustained government investment and access to foreign markets, with the EU as an ideal target for deepening ties. Continue reading ## [Ross Douthat's Pivot to Video](https://danieldrezner.substack.com/p/ross-douthats-pivot-to-video) _2026-08-10 · Daniel W. Drezner · Drezner’s World_ A few thoughts after his last New York Times column ## [Romania has entered an energy crisis](https://friendshipbridge.substack.com/p/romania-has-entered-an-energy-crisis) _2026-08-10 · Vladimir Mitev · The Bridge of Friendship_ Interview for Nova TV on the energy crisis of summer 2026 ## [Beyond Flashpoints: Understanding the Politics Behind Taiwan’s Strategic Choices](https://taiwaninsight.org/2026/08/10/beyond-flashpoints-understanding-the-politics-behind-taiwans-strategic-choices/) _2026-08-10 · Adrian Chiu · Taiwan Insight_ Written by Lucy Best. This article argues that issues of everyday governance, such as budgets, industrial development, and energy availability, that underpin Taiwan's strategic success have become increasingly important for Taiwan's partners to understand. Taiwan's resilience is a question of whether its democratic institutions can continue to manage disagreement, produce effective policy and… ## [Washington dominates the headlines. Local volunteers win elections.](https://alanamoceri.substack.com/p/washington-dominates-the-headlines) _2026-08-09 · Alana Moceri · The Backstory_ I met a group of Bay Area retirees who are spending their weekends driving two and a half hours to Fresno to campaign for a Congressional candidate in heat that hovers around 42º this time of year. ## [What Is Business Operations & Strategy (Biz Ops)?](https://careerservices.stjohns.edu/blog/2026/08/07/what-is-business-operations-strategy-biz-ops/) _2026-08-07 · Exponent · Career Development | St. Johns University_ 💡 Hey there! This article is a part of our series on Biz Ops. Check out our complete Business Operations and Strategy Interview Prep Course to get ready for your career in business operations. Preview of Top BizOps Interview Questions:– … ## [16 tips for journalism majors who are mapping their careers](https://careerservices.stjohns.edu/blog/2026/08/07/16-tips-for-journalism-majors-who-are-mapping-their-careers/) _2026-08-07 · College Recruiter · Career Development | St. Johns University_ Career mapping is the process of strategically planning your professional journey by identifying potential career paths, the skills you’ll need, and the steps to reach your long-term goals. For journalism majors, career mapping is especially important because the media landscape … ## [50 Nursing Interview Questions (With Sample Answers)](https://careerservices.stjohns.edu/blog/2026/08/07/50-nursing-interview-questions-with-sample-answers/) _2026-08-07 · Leland · Career Development | St. Johns University_ A nursing interview is your opportunity to land your dream job, but it’s more than just a test of your clinical knowledge. Employers are looking for candidates who can think critically, deliver exceptional patient care, and work seamlessly with their … ## [Guide to KPMG Internships](https://careerservices.stjohns.edu/blog/2026/08/07/guide-to-kpmg-internships/) _2026-08-07 · Forage · Career Development | St. Johns University_ KPMG internships are excellent opportunities for undergrad and graduate students to learn more about career options in the professional services industry. Since KPMG is one of the largest accounting firms in the world, interns can experience working with incredibly well-known … ## [Transferable Skills 101: Definition, Examples, and How to Build Yours in 2026](https://careerservices.stjohns.edu/blog/2026/08/07/transferable-skills-101-definition-examples-and-how-to-build-yours-in-2026/) _2026-08-07 · Forage · Career Development | St. Johns University_ Even if you haven’t had your first professional job, you’ve likely built transferable skills through internships, volunteering, classes, and extracurriculars. These skills can transfer from one role to another and include soft skills like collaboration and problem-solving, as well as … ## [Is the United States the Next Russia?](https://danieldrezner.substack.com/p/is-the-united-states-the-next-russia) _2026-08-07 · Daniel W. Drezner · Drezner’s World_ The past year raises questions about U.S. vulnerability to retaliation. ## [Beyond the China Lens and the Silicon Shield: The Case for Taiwan to Explore Credibility Diplomacy](https://taiwaninsight.org/2026/08/07/beyond-the-china-lens-and-the-silicon-shield-the-case-for-taiwan-to-explore-credibility-diplomacy/) _2026-08-07 · Adrian Chiu · Taiwan Insight_ Written by Noah Metheny. This article argues that the China lens and the silicon shield each capture part of Taiwan's strategic importance, but neither explains its growing international influence. Moving beyond both narratives requires recognising that Taiwan increasingly derives influence from credibility rather than legitimacy, earned through decades of institutional development and democratic… ## [Mammoth remains have been discovered near the village of Ryahovo, Ruse County, Bulgaria](https://friendshipbridge.substack.com/p/mammoth-remains-have-been-discovered) _2026-08-06 · Vladimir Mitev · The Bridge of Friendship_ A report by the Antena 1 television station in Ruse and Ryahovo on the discovery ## [Vladimir Mitev: Radev’s ”sovereignism” is selective](https://friendshipbridge.substack.com/p/vladimir-mitev-radevs-sovereignism) _2026-08-06 · Isac Mihai · The Bridge of Friendship_ An interview about the first few months of Radev’s leadership and his first actions as prime minister ## [Yordan Bozhilov: It is time for a national strategy on the Black Sea](https://friendshipbridge.substack.com/p/yordan-bozhilov-it-is-time-for-a) _2026-08-06 · Vladimir Mitev · The Bridge of Friendship_ Why does Bulgaria’s stance on Black Sea security appear hesitant against the backdrop of Romania’s and Turkey’s activities and ambitions? ## [Why Isn't Marco Rubio Doing His Job?](https://danieldrezner.substack.com/p/why-isnt-marco-rubio-doing-his-job) _2026-08-05 · Daniel W. Drezner · Drezner’s World_ The allegedly competent Trump advisor sure seems to be avoiding giving advice on the most important foreign policy issue of the day. ## [A talk on travelling double layer in unipolar vacuum arcs by Dr André Anders](https://akshatjiwannotes.blogspot.com/2026/08/a-talk-on-travelling-double-layer-in.html) _2026-08-05 · Akshat Jiwan Sharma · Akshat Jiwan Sharma_ Last month,July 22, I attended Dr André Anders' conference on the physics of vacuum arcs\[1\] organised by the American institute of physics. VA are fascinating because of the complex phenomenon that leads to the ignition of plasma in vacuum. Starting as an initial field emission the current through metallic imperfections increases with voltage leading to rapid resistive heating which causes…