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Cyrus Accords 8 Dec 2025 The Cyrus Vision7 min

The Cyrus Accord: A Contemporary Reassessment of Israel-Iran Relations

Examining the Ambitions, Achievements, and Implications of a Shifting Geopolitical Landscape Executive Summary The Cyrus Accord, framed as a potential paradigm shift in Israel-Iran relations mirroring the ancient Persian King Cyrus the Great’s decree allowing Jewish return to Zion, represents a series of discreet, largely unacknowledged diplomatic and security understandings reached between Israel and elements […]

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Breaking News 4 Dec 2025 Peace & Diplomacy2 min

DRC and Rwanda Sign Peace Accords Amidst Ongoing Conflict

Breaking News: Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have signed accords aimed at de-escalating tensions following years of conflict and accusation. Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have formally signed peace accords in Washington DC, attempting to address escalating conflict in eastern DRC. The agreements, signed on Wednesday, focus on establishing a […]

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Breaking News 20 Nov 2025 Peace & Diplomacy2 min

US-Led Ukraine Peace Plan Details Emerge, Faces Immediate Resistance

Breaking News: A leaked US-backed proposal for ending the Ukraine conflict reportedly concedes territory to Russia, sparking controversy. A US-led peace plan intended to resolve the conflict in Ukraine proposes a pathway for Kyiv to relinquish claims to Crimea and potentially delay its bid to join NATO, according to reports surfacing today. The proposal, details […]

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Breaking News 18 Nov 2025 Peace & Diplomacy2 min

UN Authorises Gaza Stabilisation Force and ‘Board of Peace’

Breaking News: The United Nations has voted to authorise a Gaza Stabilisation Force and establish a ‘Board of Peace’ following heightened international pressure. The United Nations Security Council has authorised the deployment of a multinational force to Gaza, intended to stabilise the territory and facilitate humanitarian aid. Simultaneously, a ‘Board of Peace’ comprised of representatives […]

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Breaking News 9 Nov 2025 Culture War2 min

BBC Executives Depart Following Disputed Trump Speech Edit

Breaking News: Senior BBC figures have resigned amid controversy over alterations made to a Donald Trump campaign advertisement. Senior figures at the BBC have departed following intense scrutiny over a decision to edit a campaign advertisement produced by Donald Trump’s team. The outgoing Director-General Tim Davie and Chairman Richard Sharp both tendered their resignations today, […]

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Breaking News 6 Nov 2025 Peace & Diplomacy2 min

Kazakhstan Joins Abraham Accords, Normalising Ties With Israel

Breaking News: Kazakhstan has become the first new signatory to the Abraham Accords, opening diplomatic and trade relations with Israel. Kazakhstan has formally agreed to normalise relations with Israel, becoming the first nation to join the Abraham Accords since the original agreements brokered in 2020. The move, confirmed today, signals a significant shift in the […]

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Abraham Accords 20 Oct 2025 6 min

Washington Intensifies Push for Saudi-Israel Normalisation, Risks Remain

Abraham Accords: Two years on, the future of regional normalisation hangs in the balance, with Saudi Arabia as the ultimate prize. The Abraham Accords, brokered by the Trump administration in 2020, represented a dramatic shift in Middle Eastern diplomacy. These agreements saw Israel normalise relations with the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco and Sudan, in […]

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Conflict Diplomacy 13 Oct 2025 Conflict Diplomacy6 min

The Cyrus Accord: A Discreet Thaw in Israeli-Iranian Relations?

Assessing the Implications of Back-Channel Engagement and Evolving Geopolitical Dynamics Executive Summary The “Cyrus Accord,” an evolving series of discreet negotiations and understandings between Israel and Iran, represents a significant, albeit unacknowledged, shift in the long-standing adversarial relationship between the two nations. Facilitated by Oman and, reportedly, Switzerland, this engagement focuses primarily on de-escalation measures […]

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Breaking News 13 Oct 2025 Peace & Diplomacy2 min

World Leaders Endorse ‘Trump Declaration’ on Regional Security

Breaking News: A new security framework, dubbed the ‘Trump Declaration’, has been signed by multiple nations in Sharm el-Sheikh. Multiple world leaders have convened in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, and formally endorsed a new declaration focused on regional security, a framework quickly becoming known as the ‘Trump Declaration’. The agreement was signed following intensive negotiations facilitated […]

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Breaking News 29 Sep 2025 Peace & Diplomacy2 min

Trump Details Gaza Plan, Calls for ‘Realistic’ Two-State Solution

Breaking News: Donald Trump has presented a twenty-point plan for peace in Gaza, advocating a two-state solution and engaging with Benjamin Netanyahu. Donald Trump has unveiled a comprehensive twenty-point plan aimed at resolving the conflict in Gaza, engaging directly with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The former US President delivered the details during a televised […]

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