Diplomat Magazine EU

12/06/2026

Hill Tinoco has overseen an active diplomatic agenda across the United Nations, the European Union, the United States, the Middle East, and Asia. Her foreign policy priorities have focused on strengthening relations with strategic partners, promoting investment and economic opportunities, engaging the Salvadoran diaspora, and advancing a more visible international profile for the country.

The Legacy of José Gustavo Guerrero and the New Era of Salvadoran Diplomacy At the historic Peace Palace in The Hague, home of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), a distinguished ceremony paid tribute to one of the most remarkable figures in the history of international law. In the presence o...

12/06/2026

The objective of forcing Iran to accept Washington's terms has collided with geopolitical and economic realities that military power alone cannot resolve.

Why Trump Cannot Force Tehran to Yield By Alek Karci Kurniawan One of the enduring flaws in geopolitical analysis is the tendency to assess wars primarily through their military costs. For the United States, however, the decisive costs are often economic and political rather than military. The numbe...

07/06/2026

The Saarland, Germany: Federal President Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier visited the Saarland accompanied by foreign ambassadors serving in Germany and high-ranking representatives of international organizations.

Wednesday, 3 June 2026, The Saarland, Germany: Federal President Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier visited the Saarland accompanied by foreign ambassadors serving in Germany and high-ranking representatives of international organizations. In the Saarland, he was welcomed by the federal state’s premier, ...

07/06/2026

Friday, 22 May 2025, Berlin, Germany: NRW Premier Hendrik Wüst received the Ambassador of the Italian Republic, Fabrizio Brucci, for a bilateral meeting at the representation of Germany’s most populous federal state in the German capital. The exchange focused on the close relations between the ...

07/06/2026

The awarding of the insignia of Knight of the Legion of Honour to Maria Ubach highlights a first-class institutional career, marked by commitment to public service, diplomacy and the international projection of the Principality of Andorra.

Thursday, 4 June 2026, Principality of Andorra: Minister (ret.) Maria Ubach Font was awarded the insignia of Knight of the Legion of Honour today at a ceremony held at the French Embassy in Andorra, in the presence of the Head of Government, Xavier Espot, several members of the executive, and nu...

05/06/2026

Felipe Ferreira Marques of Brazil emerged as the champion of the 5th Diplomat Chess Tournament in The Hague. Henry Pierre Sarr of Senegal secured second place, while Hong Li of the OPCW claimed third position.

“Let Friendship Prevail” By Roy Lie Atjam Organized by Diplomat Magazine and hosted at the cozy Leonardo Royal Hotel The Hague, these gatherings are a wonderful opportunity to build friendships among the diplomatic corps, international institutions, and the host country the  Netherlands. On May...

03/06/2026

Authentic Portuguese Food Festival during two exclusive dinner evenings on Thursday 11 June and Friday 12 June.

This special culinary experience will feature renowned guest Chef Rui Lima Santo.

The Embassy of Portugal, the Portugal Tourism Office in the Netherlands, Leonardo Royal Hotel The Hague, and Diplomat Magazine are pleased to present an authentic Portuguese Food Festival during two exclusive dinner evenings on Thursday 11 June and Friday 12 June. This special culinary experience wi...

31/05/2026

Minister of State Dr. Florian Herrmann: "Bavaria and Japan share a close partnership—economically, politically, and culturally. Around 8,400 Japanese nationals live in the Free State; 14 town twinning agreements and over 150 university partnerships bear witness to this strong spirit of cooperation. Together, we are shaping the future through close collaboration in the technology sector, as well as in science and research."

Tuesday, 19 May 2025, Munich, Free State of Bavaria, Germany: Minister of State, Dr. Florian Herrmann received the Ambassador of Japan, Shino Mitsuko, for talks at the State Chancellery. She was accompanied by the Nipponese General Consul in Bavaria, Bessho Kenichi. Minister of State Dr. Florian Her...

25/05/2026

also marked the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and the Netherlands.

This visit is particularly significant, as it is the first official visit by a Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs to the Netherlands in 33 years—since Secretary Roberto Romulo’s visit in 1993.

By Roy Lie Atjam The Embassy of the Philippines proudly hosted a “Meet and Greet Cocktail Reception” in celebration of H.E. Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro‘s visit, the Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines, on May 18. This historic occasion not only honored her visit but also marked the 75th ...

24/05/2026

A defining specificity of cyber regulation is the problem of attribution, which has intensified with recent advances in artificial intelligence. Unlike nuclear activities, which can be monitored through physical verification mechanisms, cyber operations are inherently opaque.

By Ayya Sheptukhina The development of an international treaty regulating cyber warfare raises a fundamental challenge for international law: whether existing arms control models, particularly those governing nuclear weapons, can be adapted to cyberspace. Recent developments, including the adoption....