Modern Diplomacy

The United States and Iran are preparing to resume diplomacy through indirect talks conducted via mediators, according to a report by Modern Diplomacy. The arrangement would see messages exchanged through intermediary countries rather than direct negotiation, a format both sides have used in past rounds over Iran's nuclear programme and regional tensions.

An analyst told French broadcaster RFI that Washington has alienated the Sudanese army in what he described as a complex war. The comment highlights growing friction between the United States and Sudan's military leadership as the conflict, which began in April 2023 between the army and the Rapid Support Forces, drags on. Other outlets, including Modern Ghana, have picked up the remarks, underscoring debate over whether US diplomacy in Sudan has undermined a key actor in any future settlement.

A commentary in Modern Diplomacy argues that the European Union's ambitious climate policies are increasingly at odds with an ongoing energy crisis, as high energy prices and supply concerns put pressure on governments to balance green transition goals with affordability and security. The piece reflects a wider debate in Europe over how quickly climate rules can be enforced without worsening economic strain.