John Shaw is a contributing writer for the Diplomat and is the director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University.

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Armenia and Azerbaijan—that have been sworn enemies for decades could soon make peace, say their DC-based ambassadors.

Five newly appointed ambassadors have recently joined Washington’s diplomatic scene, representing Benin, Burkina Faso, ...

Five newly appointed ambassadors have recently joined Washington’s diplomatic scene, representing Benin, Burkina Faso, Germany, Liberia and Malaysia. US-Malaysian bilateral ties, China’s growing ...