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Why leaving the Panama Canal Treaty alone is important! Leaving the Panama Canal Treaty untouched is crucial for various reasons. Signed in 1977 during President Jimmy Carter's tenure, the treaty marked a significant milestone in acknowledging Panama's sovereignty, de-escalating tensions in U.S.-Latin American interactions, and promoting stability. By returning control of the canal to Panama, the treaty demonstrated a dedication to equity, alleviated anti-American sentiments, and ensured seamless operations without strife. It granted Panama the authority to utilize the canal for economic purposes while upholding U.S. rights to safeguard its neutrality. Any attempts to revoke this agreement for self-serving motives would jeopardize international confidence, harm U.S. relationships within the region, and run counter to the principles of collaboration and mutual regard embodied by the treaty.

📢 Monaco has ratified the #HighSeasTreaty 🎉 Now 5 Treaty champions - Palau, Chile, Belize, Seychelles and Monaco - are taking the lead in the #RaceForRatification! Their commitment to transforming the #BBNJ Agreement into action brings us 5 ratifications closer to implementation and entry into force by the 3rd UN Ocean Conference in June 2025 #UNOC25. Follow progress on the ratification tracker: https://lnkd.in/eTR-DME6

The Treaty of Paris of 1763 and the Sykes-Picot Agreement of 1916 are two very different treaties, separated by over 150 years, that had significant impacts on the geopolitical landscape. While they are not directly related, there are some interesting parallels that can be drawn: Both treaties were negotiated and signed in Paris, France, giving the city a key role in shaping the international order at two critical junctures. The Sykes-Picot Agreement divided up the Middle East between the British and French after World War I, while the Treaty of Paris in 1763 ceded French and Spanish territories in North America to Britain after the Seven Years' War. #Treaty of Paris

Treaty 4 was negotiated 150 years ago as a promise between Indigenous Nations and the British Crown to enact a relationship of mutual respect and reciprocity. While the principles of this Treaty relationship remain strong, there are many Treaty promises yet to be honoured. Restoring access to land so that Indigenous Peoples can safely exercise their rights and responsibilities is vital to upholding Treaty agreements, and landholders have a crucial part in this.  In this video, Michelle Brass of Yellow Quill First Nation and Nettie Wiebe of Maida Vale Farms discuss how government policies have made access to land more difficult and more dangerous, and what members of the Treaty Land Sharing Network are doing about it. As Treaty people we can work together to be good Treaty partners and enact the principles of Treaty daily by honouring the Treaty relationship, each other, and the land. For more information about the Treaty Land Sharing Network (TLSN), visit https://lnkd.in/gsDjx9Jp.

https://lnkd.in/ge5Xwyap I have read thus far only the Executive Summary, but here this is for your perusal. Broadly speaking, the PIF members welcome the Quad, but some are critical of the “free and open Indo-Pacific” narrative that undergirds it. As the Quad seeks to bolster its engagement in the Pacific Islands, it should ensure that it accounts for the unique challenges facing this vast maritime region, which relies heavily on foreign assistance.

Analysis of the Treaties Treaty of Paris (1763) Context: The Treaty of Paris ended the Seven Years' War and resulted in France ceding significant territories in North America to Great Britain. This treaty effectively betrayed Native American allies who had fought alongside the French.Breach of Trust:Deception of Allies: France had assured Native American tribes that their sovereignty would be respected. By ceding territories without their consent, France broke this implicit promise. Violation of Covenants: The treaty exemplifies a failure to uphold agreements made with indigenous peoples, akin to the warning in the Quran against breaking oaths and covenants.

So how will the European Union's power capapilties evolve on the journey towards a pole in international relations ? Obviously, there is a need for considering the development of maritime power since this is the area where the EU has legislated extensively and has a market advantage. The departure point must be an EU Shipping register. It is the entry ticket to resolution in the High North, diplomacy in the South East China Sea, and better stabilisation of European seas, to projection of eu influence in the Asia, the Middle East and south atlantic. I have formulated a road map how to evolve the european integrated maritime policy. Read more , here https://lnkd.in/dUQDhqqH

🎊New Article Out Now 🎊 "Maritime Diplomacy: The saga of conflicts and cooperation" https://lnkd.in/dVrDcApj The geopolitical doldrums of world nations don’t just echo in a nation’s land frontiers; they reciprocate even in oceans and skies. Hence, ‘blue diplomacy’ and maritime cooperation and security are pivotal pawns in any nation’s strategic affairs. But, are world nations and global leaders truly working for inclusive and sustainable use of sea routes and ocean resources? whether oceans are used to seek hegemony and strategic deterrence. Are competitions overpowering cooperation across oceans? Let us decipher in this article! Do read and share!!

Learn about advancing climate, peace, and security in diplomacy, and the importance of integrating climate action into peacebuilding efforts: https://lnkd.in/erkMteun

Canada, U.S. reach important agreement-in-principle on Columbia River Treaty - Water Canada VICTORIA, BC – The Government of Canada and the United States have taken an important step in the modernization of the Columbia River Treaty by reaching an agreement-in-principle (AIP). https://lnkd.in/gtevmcBQ