diplomacy

When Portraits Go Wrong: The Distorted Art of Diplomacy and Other Absurdities In the Grand Gallery of International Relations, where portraits hang with a proud assurance, one particular piece recently found itself in quite the pickle. A seemingly innocent portrait of the US President was deemed “distorted”—a description that might also apply to some of his foreign relations strategies. The offending artwork was promptly removed after the President expressed his discontent, claiming it was a poor representation of his chiseled features and delightful personality....

Nairobi’s Traffic Woes: A Comedy of Errors and Unfortunate Events Nairobi, Kenya In a city where traffic laws seem as flexible as a yoga instructor’s spine, Nairobi has outdone itself in recent weeks with a series of unfortunate events that would make even the most seasoned traffic cop shake their head in disbelief. While the world watches as diplomatic tensions rise between Kenya and Sudan, locals are more concerned about the latest traffic debacles, including a runaway car incident that has left residents in stitches—or perhaps in stitches after being hit by said runaway car....

Zelensky and Trump: A Romance on the Rocks? A Tale of Steel, Hardest Geezers, and Chilly Beverages Wellington, New Zealand In a world where international relations resemble a poorly scripted soap opera, recent events have unfolded that could make even the most skeptical viewers raise an eyebrow. As if orchestrated by a Hollywood writer, the saga of President Zelensky and former President Trump continues to captivate audiences worldwide. The Love-Hate Relationship Amid whispers of negotiations and diplomatic overtures, Sir Keir Starmer has stepped onto the stage, playing the role of a reluctant matchmaker....

A Whirlwind of Events: From Ukraine to the NFL Glasgow, Scotland In a world where news travels faster than the speed of light (or at least faster than a caffeinated squirrel), the headlines coming out of various corners of the globe are nothing short of absurd. Buckle up as we take a humorous yet insightful journey through the chaos of current events! Ukraine’s Truce Tango with the U.S. First up, we have Ukraine, currently engaged in a high-stakes dance with the U....

When Diplomacy Meets Detention: An Absurd Tale of International Relations and Youth Justice Toronto, Canada – In a world where international diplomacy dances awkwardly with local justice, strange tales unfold that could only be described as absurd. Picture this: a high-stakes meeting in Beijing aimed at reviving China’s lagging economy while, back in Canada, a diplomatic minister is left in the dark about it all. And as if this international confusion wasn’t enough, news breaks from a youth detention center where officers are allegedly acting as referees in prison fights, raising eyebrows and questions about the state of youth justice....

Tariff Tango and the Art of Commemoration: A Hilarious Misstep in Global Relations Toronto, Canada The stage is set for a global comedy of errors as Canada and the United States engage in a tariff tango that could make even the most seasoned diplomats groan. Meanwhile, the world gears up to celebrate VE Day’s 80th anniversary, and it seems like nobody quite knows how to host a party anymore. A Tariff for Every Occasion In a move reminiscent of a child throwing a tantrum in a candy store, Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs against the U....