March 4, 2026 at 1:56 AM
@atrupar.com If you don't know what you hope to achieve, and what you won't accept as an outcome or as terms for a compromise, you simply have no hope in a negotiation with someone who does, even if there is an enormous power imbalance. #Diplomacy101 #IR101
June 17, 2026 at 8:25 PM
@atrupar.com If you don't know what you hope to achieve, and what you won't accept as an outcome or as terms for a compromise, you simply have no hope in a negotiation with someone who does, even if there is an enormous power imbalance. #Diplomacy101 #IR101
"If only diplomacy came with a manual... or a meme! 🤔😂 #Diplomacy101 #StandWithUkraine
March 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
"If only diplomacy came with a manual... or a meme! 🤔😂 #Diplomacy101 #StandWithUkraine
Funny how you can achieve deals when you don't threaten to invade a sovereign country. #Diplomacy101
August 23, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Funny how you can achieve deals when you don't threaten to invade a sovereign country. #Diplomacy101
If you missed that i'view #OurLAURA did with the PM tonight about the history on 'tariffs' between us & the US (since 33rd Pres Truman) - after your 🏊♂️ tomorrow, recommend (over ☕️) you take a squiz - the look on his face suggested (to me) he was doing a #Diplomacy101 Masterclass
January 20, 2025 at 11:08 AM
If you missed that i'view #OurLAURA did with the PM tonight about the history on 'tariffs' between us & the US (since 33rd Pres Truman) - after your 🏊♂️ tomorrow, recommend (over ☕️) you take a squiz - the look on his face suggested (to me) he was doing a #Diplomacy101 Masterclass
“Breaking: the Trump–Putin summit ends without a breakthrough! Who could’ve possibly seen that coming… oh right, literally everyone — except MAGA and Trump. Shocking! 🎉 #Diplomacy101 www.wsj.com/world/russia...
Trump Rolled Out the Red Carpet for Putin. He Got Little in Return.
The meeting between the U.S. president and the Russian leader didn’t appear to yield any breakthroughs.
www.wsj.com
August 16, 2025 at 11:17 AM
“Breaking: the Trump–Putin summit ends without a breakthrough! Who could’ve possibly seen that coming… oh right, literally everyone — except MAGA and Trump. Shocking! 🎉 #Diplomacy101 www.wsj.com/world/russia...
Europeans Brace for Awkward Iran Chat Amid Bombs and Incoming Sanctions
#Diplomacy101 #AwkwardMeetings #SanctionSeason #InternationalRelations #UltimateFacepalm By: TheJestPress.com In an inspiring display of optimism (or perhaps a tragic misunderstanding of tension), European diplomats gathered…
#Diplomacy101 #AwkwardMeetings #SanctionSeason #InternationalRelations #UltimateFacepalm By: TheJestPress.com In an inspiring display of optimism (or perhaps a tragic misunderstanding of tension), European diplomats gathered…
Europeans Brace for Awkward Iran Chat Amid Bombs and Incoming Sanctions
#Diplomacy101 #AwkwardMeetings #SanctionSeason #InternationalRelations #UltimateFacepalm By: TheJestPress.com In an inspiring display of optimism (or perhaps a tragic misunderstanding of tension), European diplomats gathered this week for a highly anticipated face-to-face meeting with Iranian officials—the first such encounter since recent Israel and US bombings turned “international stability” into “internationally trending.” The venue: a heavily fortified room somewhere in Vienna, chosen for its scenic views of neutral ground and even more neutral coffee.
thejestpress.com
July 26, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Europeans Brace for Awkward Iran Chat Amid Bombs and Incoming Sanctions
#Diplomacy101 #AwkwardMeetings #SanctionSeason #InternationalRelations #UltimateFacepalm By: TheJestPress.com In an inspiring display of optimism (or perhaps a tragic misunderstanding of tension), European diplomats gathered…
#Diplomacy101 #AwkwardMeetings #SanctionSeason #InternationalRelations #UltimateFacepalm By: TheJestPress.com In an inspiring display of optimism (or perhaps a tragic misunderstanding of tension), European diplomats gathered…
Then it makes little to no sense the US is meeting w/Ru rather than Uk.
Diplomacy101
Diplomacy101
"The decision by Ukrainians is a Ukrainian decision," U.S. envoy Keith Kellogg said ahead of a meeting between top U.S. officials and Russian negotiators in Saudi Arabia.
Trump Envoy Says U.S. Will Not 'Impose' Deal on Ukraine - The Moscow Times
U.S. envoy Keith Kellogg on Monday said that he would not tell Ukraine to accept whatever deal is negotiated by President Donald Trump to end Russia's war, ahead of a visit to Kyiv.
www.themoscowtimes.com
February 17, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Then it makes little to no sense the US is meeting w/Ru rather than Uk.
Diplomacy101
Diplomacy101
They boycotted the #G20 — but still demanded the ceremonial torch for hosting next year’s summit in 🇺🇸. South Africa siad they will send it later via a junior diplomat. No wonder he’s melting down. You have to show up to lead.
#Diplomacy101
#Diplomacy101
President Trump said that he is barring South Africa from participating in the Group of 20 summit next year at his Miami-area club and will stop all payments and subsidies to the country over its treatment of a U.S. government representative at this year’s global meeting. https://to.pbs.org/3Ki4fXO
Trump says he's barring South Africa from participating in next year's G20 summit
President Donald Trump also said he'll “stop all payments and subsidies” to South Africa over its treatment of a U.S. government representative at this year’s global meeting.
www.pbs.org
November 26, 2025 at 11:41 PM
They boycotted the #G20 — but still demanded the ceremonial torch for hosting next year’s summit in 🇺🇸. South Africa siad they will send it later via a junior diplomat. No wonder he’s melting down. You have to show up to lead.
#Diplomacy101
#Diplomacy101
He’s trying to open straits by force, which might last for a second but will eventually fail if no ceasefire is made with Iran directly IMO-
you can only sit in somebody else’s sandbox for so long before somebody kicks you out again unless there is an agreement that you can play there #Diplomacy101
you can only sit in somebody else’s sandbox for so long before somebody kicks you out again unless there is an agreement that you can play there #Diplomacy101
March 21, 2026 at 3:20 PM
He’s trying to open straits by force, which might last for a second but will eventually fail if no ceasefire is made with Iran directly IMO-
you can only sit in somebody else’s sandbox for so long before somebody kicks you out again unless there is an agreement that you can play there #Diplomacy101
you can only sit in somebody else’s sandbox for so long before somebody kicks you out again unless there is an agreement that you can play there #Diplomacy101
"Oh, so now Trump's solution for Palestinians suffering is to... kick them out of their own land and hand it over to those who caused the suffering? Even Netanyahu's like, 'Wait, that's a bit much.'
#Diplomacy101 #PeaceKeeperOfTheYear #MakingThingsWorseAgain"
#Diplomacy101 #PeaceKeeperOfTheYear #MakingThingsWorseAgain"
February 5, 2025 at 12:01 AM
"Oh, so now Trump's solution for Palestinians suffering is to... kick them out of their own land and hand it over to those who caused the suffering? Even Netanyahu's like, 'Wait, that's a bit much.'
#Diplomacy101 #PeaceKeeperOfTheYear #MakingThingsWorseAgain"
#Diplomacy101 #PeaceKeeperOfTheYear #MakingThingsWorseAgain"
Guess Putin skipped the "How to Win Friends and Influence Nations" class. Maybe next time he should try sending friendship bracelets instead of tanks! 🌍✌️ #Diplomacy101
Putin and his supporters don't want you to know this:
4 years into the full-scale invasion, Russia controls less Ukrainian territory today than it did 4 weeks in.
A strategic failure.
Map: @thestudyofwar.bsky.social
4 years into the full-scale invasion, Russia controls less Ukrainian territory today than it did 4 weeks in.
A strategic failure.
Map: @thestudyofwar.bsky.social
February 8, 2026 at 4:55 AM
Guess Putin skipped the "How to Win Friends and Influence Nations" class. Maybe next time he should try sending friendship bracelets instead of tanks! 🌍✌️ #Diplomacy101
Oh, the AUTOPEN! What a magical tool! But guess what? It seems we might allow Iran to enrich uranium for "civilian use." Who knew? So much for stopping them! Maybe next time, let’s read the fine print before making bold claims! #Diplomacy101 #ReadTheRoom
June 2, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Oh, the AUTOPEN! What a magical tool! But guess what? It seems we might allow Iran to enrich uranium for "civilian use." Who knew? So much for stopping them! Maybe next time, let’s read the fine print before making bold claims! #Diplomacy101 #ReadTheRoom
Putin visits India during his "not an invasion" of Ukraine. Guess he missed that chapter in "How to Win Friends & Influence People, While Actually Invading Them." Maybe next time he can add "Not Invading 101" to his reading list. #PutinInIndia #Diplomacy101 #Satire
December 6, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Putin visits India during his "not an invasion" of Ukraine. Guess he missed that chapter in "How to Win Friends & Influence People, While Actually Invading Them." Maybe next time he can add "Not Invading 101" to his reading list. #PutinInIndia #Diplomacy101 #Satire
Brits to recognize Palestine if Israel behaves nicely: Turns out, global politics is just like kindergarten—“Share the sandboxes or we’re calling a timeout!” #Diplomacy101 #Gaza #MiddleEastPeace
July 31, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Brits to recognize Palestine if Israel behaves nicely: Turns out, global politics is just like kindergarten—“Share the sandboxes or we’re calling a timeout!” #Diplomacy101 #Gaza #MiddleEastPeace