Dr. Karin Kneissl

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Dr. Karin Kneissl is Austria's former minister of foreign affairs. In June 2020, Dr. Kneissl published her book titled ‘Diplomacy Makes History – The Art of Dialogue in Uncertain Times’ (Olms Verlag, Hildesheim). The central point of the book is “Diplomacy means commitment to dialogue – no matter the circumstances.”

The Bolshevik Revolution and the Ukraine crisis: What can they possibly have in common? Opinion
Western interference in Russian politics has a long tradition. Lenin’s journey in 1917 probably had the greatest impact. And, 105 years later, an explosive mixture of word salad in the news and military machinery is overshadowing an eastern...
Jan 31, 2022 10:10
Karin Kneissl: Saudi-Iranian reconciliation is possible and would become a game changer for the region Opinion
Over the past 15 years, Israel has worked intensively on an alliance of Arab Gulf states against Iran. The current reconciliation between Saudi Arabia and Iran could finally herald the end of this diplomacy. The outcome is as-yet uncertain, but...
Oct 26, 2021 13:24
The entente not so cordiale: Anglo-French relations are at their lowest ebb for decades thanks to Brexit Opinion
A series of bust-ups between London and Paris, over fishing, energy and nuclear submarines, has shades of the rivalries the two countries endured for centuries before finally becoming friends. Both sides need to calm down. It is a very special term...
Oct 9, 2021 08:02
Karin Kneissl: EU energy crisis is homemade, thanks to fixation on climate change while ignoring other aspects Opinion
Climate change must be part of a responsible energy policy, but it can’t overshadow all other areas, resulting in strained grids, underinvestment in fossil fuel energy, and, in the end, causing disruption to energy supply. What was debated...
Oct 5, 2021 08:00
Karin Kneissl: Solutions to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict have been known for decades Opinion
No other such topic has borne so many institutes, experts and conferences as the Israel-Palestine conflict. One land, two peoples, three religions, and many interests. The current eruption of violence between Israel and Palestine did not fall out of...
May 19, 2021 15:59
Karin Kneissl: Are sanctions the sharp sword of a strong foreign policy, or a sign of weakness? Opinion
Over recent months, we have witnessed an escalation of economic sanctions, incendiary remarks by global leaders and mass expulsions of diplomats. The situation has been spiraling out of control. Now, there seems to be a demand for talks, as...
Apr 30, 2021 15:39
Karin Kneissl: Jordan’s royal dynasty is volatile, but it’s a matter for Jordanians to solve themselves Opinion
A possible conspiracy involving a half-brother of King Abdullah II of Jordan joins a long line of the Hashemite rulers’ family quarrels. Meanwhile, the kingdom is about to celebrate its 100th anniversary as a state. As a Jordanian monarch, you...
Apr 7, 2021 18:01
Karin Kneissl: The US and Saudi Arabia have always had a messy alliance. How much is Biden prepared to shake it up? Opinion
The intelligence report on the murder of Jamal Khashoggi is straining relations between the US and Saudi Arabia to a point not seen since September 11, 2001 – but Riyadh was never the first-choice Middle East ally for Washington. Most of the...
Mar 2, 2021 11:29
Karin Kneissl: From ‘megaphone diplomacy’ to aphasia: The deep disconnect between the EU and Russia Opinion
The recent visit to Moscow by EU High Representative Josep Borrell has put on display the Union’s flawed approach to Russia: a combination of loud condemnations and a pathological inability to conduct proper diplomacy. In a tweet last...
Feb 9, 2021 11:28
Arabian slights: How a deepfake video caused a rift in the Arab world and led to a three-year blockade of Qatar Opinion
Monitoring the meetings of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) can be rather dull, but this meeting in Riyadh may be different, as a rapprochement between the House of Saud and Qatar appears to be on the cards. In early June 2017, a major fissure in...
Jan 5, 2021 17:42

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