Sign in Welcome! Log into your account your username your password Forgot your password? Get help Create an account Create an account Welcome! Register for an account your email your username A password will be e-mailed to you. Password recovery Recover your password your email A password will be e-mailed to you. Eyeing Independent Diplomacy 185 September 7, 2015 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Published in The JoongAng Ilbo (South Korea) on 4 September 2015 by (link to originallink to original) Translated from English by . Edited by . Back To Origin This post appeared on the front page as a direct link to the original article with the above link . Tags:diplomacySouth Korea Hot this week Block titleFeaturedAll time popularMore Ireland: The Irish Times View on the Washington Gunman and Donald Trump: More Worrying Evidence of a Rise in Political Violence April 27, 2026. Published in Irish Times 0 India: Trump Dinner Shooting Exposes Cracks in American Democracy April 26, 2026. Published in Firstpost[T]his attack is not merely a simple instance of gun violence; it goes on to show how the country is undergoing one of its worst phases in recent times, signaling deep-running turmoil. 0 Australia: With Yet Another Trump Security Threat, Questions Mount for US Authorities about Keeping Politicians Safe April 27, 2026. Published in ABC News Australia 0 Japan: Manned Space Exploration Needs To Demonstrate Japanese Technology April 28, 2026. Published in Sankei ShimbunWithout clear international rules for using the lunar surface's resources, there is concern about a first-come, first-served competitive struggle. 0 Australia: Deep Fractures in the Gulf over Iran Have Implications for Everyone, Including Australia May 1, 2026. Published in ABC News Australia 0 Topics Poland: Polish PM Donald Tusk Questions US Loyalty in Financial Times, Targeting Both Parties May 2, 2026. Published in Gazeta WyborczaPoland would likely be among the first affected if Russia were to attack the Baltic countries — a scenario that cannot be dismissed. 0 Australia: Deep Fractures in the Gulf over Iran Have Implications for Everyone, Including Australia May 1, 2026. Published in ABC News Australia 0 Spain: The Danger of Political Violence May 1, 2026. Published in El PaísU.S. democracy is hanging on for now, [but] the combination of weapons, hate and polarization is a dangerous cocktail. 0 Saudi Arabia: The Bullet, the President, and the Battle for the Image April 30, 2026. Published in Asharq Al-AwsatThis is a battle for image: not Trump's image alone, but the Supreme Leader's as well. 0 Ghana: The Sovereignty Paradox: Data Colonialism, Debt and Africa’s Digital Future April 30, 2026. Published in GhanaWeb 0 Austria: Gulf War in Limbo April 30, 2026. Published in Der StandardThe ball is back in Iran's court, with only uncomfortable choices. War or surrender. 0 Canada: As Trump’s America Steps Back, Xi’s China Moves In April 30, 2026. Published in National Post 0 Canada: Charles Shows Power with Soft Diplomacy April 30, 2026. Published in Toronto Sun 0 Related Articles Austria: Trump’s Lack of Diplomatic Skill Is Driving the Global Economy to Ruin April 29, 2026. Published in Der StandardThe lesson — for Iranians and the rest of the world — is clear: the U.S. cannot be trusted; it will not keep its word. South Korea: United States To Retreat after War, Will Have To Stand On Its Own April 9, 2026. Published in HankyorehThe United States has now become a “predatory power,” in pursuit only of its own national interests. Ghana: America’s Dual Approach: War and Diplomacy in International Relations March 10, 2026. Published in GhanaWeb[A]nytime America saw/sees the need for peace, they embrace it and benefit from it but when the situation demands, they shift to embrace war. South Korea: Another Crack in South Korea–US Relations: From Trade to Security March 2, 2026. Published in JoongAng IlboThis situation fundamentally stems from differing perceptions between South Korea and the United States regarding China and North Korea. Japan: Diplomacy between Major Nations and Japan: Create a Unified Core of Mid-Level Nations February 16, 2026. Published in Nishinippon ShimbunThe greatest challenges to be faced are the relationship with the U.S., our ally, and the relationship with China, our neighbor. Previous articleJapanese Media Rears Its Ugly HeadNext articleA Parade for China and the World LEAVE A REPLY Cancel replyLog in to leave a comment