The 22nd summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization will be held on September 15-16 this year in Samarkand, and will be the largest diplomatic event of the year in the Central Asian region.
Russia’s war in Ukraine and the Holy See’s strained relations with China are the backdrop to Pope Francis’ visit this week to the former Soviet republic of Kazakhstan.
Once again Pope Francis is visiting Kazakhstan. Why? Two main reasons are mentioned here; first attending the Congress Leaders of the World Religions and secondly, meeting with the Russian Orthodox leader, Patriarch Kirill.
the writer of Diplomatic Baggage - Brigid Keenan was born in India from Irish parents. Her father was an officer in the British Army, so she spent her first 9 years of life among the spices and strong colors of India.
