Vlogbrothers
Syria in Five Minutes
In which Hank discusses the situation in Syria as deeply and completely as he can in five minutes. Negotiations are ongoing as to whether and how chemical weapons will be removed from Syria. This is an opportunity for the global...
Curated Video
Attack prompts review of US aid to Saudi Arabia
The White House said on Tuesday that it will review its assistance to the Saudi-led coalition campaign in Yemen after an airstrike on a funeral hall packed with mourners in Sanaa killed nearly 140 people and wounded 600 others.Saturday's...
Curated Video
Ousted ambassador: Removal aided shady interests
Former U.S. Ukraine Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch opened the second day of Trump impeachment hearings Friday declaring that her abrupt removal by President Donald Trump's administration played into the hands of "shady interests the world...
Financial Times
What does a Biden presidency mean for China?
The FT's global China editor James Kynge and US national editor Edward Luce discuss how the relationship between the world's two superpowers will change once Joe Biden takes over as US president
The Wall Street Journal
What's Next?
With cyber threats ever changing, it is hard to predict the next flashpoint. To stay ready, here is what, and who, companies need to watch.
NASA
NASA | OIB Flights South 2014: Science and Diplomacy
Diplomacy requires knowledge of issues that matter to the people with whom you're speaking. Climate change is an issue that concerns everyone on Earth. As the official US representative to Chile, Ambassador Michael Hammer spent some time...
Curated Video
The Moscow-Washington Hotline: Avoiding Nuclear War with Russia
In 1962, the Moscow-Washington Hotline was established as a quick and accurate means of communication between two of the world's greatest superpowers. Since then, the technology used to facilitate this line of communication has changed...
Weird History
What Happened Immediately After The American Revolution Ended
What happened right after the Revolutionary War ended? It's easy to think the United States of America was born immediately after the British surrendered at Yorktown, but in truth it was a long, arduous process to transform the...
The March of Time
MOT 1951: WASHINGTON DC: Iranian Ambassador
WS Park w/ Capitol Building BG / Iranian Ambassador Nassrullah Entezam-O-Saltaneh (1900-1981) sitting at desk w/ two reporters SOT saying for 50 years oil exploited by foreign company employee discrimination time to end.
Cerebellum
America, An Emerging World Power: 1896-1916 - Roosevelt Corollary (1904) And 16th Amendment
American democracy has a lineage of written records that we can trace to show the development of our nation, and how each document builds on those before it to make our foundation of freedom stronger. This video focuses on documents...
Curated Video
Aethelflaed part 5: A Diplomatic Leader for Mercia
In 902, an army of Danes crossed into Mercia. Rather than battle, Aethelflaed and Aethelred chose a diplomatic solution, giving the Danes a bit of land to live and work and avoiding an armed conflict. Aethelred died soon after. The...
The March of Time
MOT 1951: AMERICA TRIES TO MEDIATE
Ambassador Henry F Grady EXT American Embassy in Iran / US Ambassador to Iran Henry F Grady (1882-1957) sitting in chair talking w/ others & Hossenala (name & likeness not confirmed) sitting on couch.
Next Animation Studio
Iranian attack boats swarm U.S. vessels in Persian Gulf
A group of Iranian vessels from the country's Revolutionary Guard harassed two U.S. Coast Guard ships for three hours in the Persian Gulf earlier this month.
Curated Video
Negotiating the Surrender of New Netherland
How two wives saved New Amsterdam from total destruction by English invaders through the power of negotiation.
The Wall Street Journal
Can North Korea Be a Normal Nation?
Chung-in Moon, special adviser for unification, foreign and security affairs to South Korean President Moon Jae-in shares his vision on North Korea with WSJ Coverage Planning Editor Elena Cherney.
History Hit
How were ancient China, India and Europe all connected?
When one thinks of the Ancient World you would be forgiven for instantly thinking of either the cultural glories of ancient Greece or the military might of the Roman Empire. Yet the Mediterranean and the Near East was just one part of a...
Press Association
Starmer continues push for closer EU ties in meeting with Macron
Sir Keir Starmer has said he discussed his plans to reset relations with France and the European Union as a whole during talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris.
The Prime Minister held talks with Mr Macron at the Elysee...
Press Association
Sir Keir Starmer arrives at Elysee Palace for meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron
Sir Keir Starmer has arrived at the Elysee Palace for his meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron. The Prime Minister was welcomed by Mr Macron and an honour guard of French soldiers.
The two men hugged, shook hands and paused for...
Press Association
Prime Minister says Government hopes to tackle 'burden' of smoking – interview at Elysee Palce
Sir Keir Starmer said the Government is considering ways to tackle the "burden" smoking places on the NHS, after leaked plans suggested ministers could extend the indoor smoking ban to cover some outdoor spaces.
Speaking to reporters...
Press Association
Ireland recognises state of Palestine – Taoiseach and Tanaiste full remarks
Taoiseach Simon Harris and Tanaiste Micheal Martin speak in Dublin as Ireland joined Norway and Spain in recognising the state of Palestine. Full remarks.
Press Association
Taoiseach announces Ireland, Norway and Spain recognise the state of Palestine
Ireland, Norway and Spain have recognised the state of Palestine, in a move that prompted diplomatic protests from the Israeli government.
Press Association
Irish Defence Forces chief of staff speaks about peacekeepers' role in Lebanon as Tanaiste visits
Irish Defence Forces chief of staff Lieutenant General Sean Clancy speaks to media as Irish peacekeepers welcome Tanaiste Micheal Martin to Camp Shamrock in Lebanon.
Press Association
Foreign Secretary meets with Uzbekistan foreign counterpart during tour of Central Asia
Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron meets with Uzbekistan's foreign minister Baxtiyor Saidov during a tour of the country's capital Tashkent.
Press Association
Foreign Secretary visits irrigation canal site on Central Asian trip
Foreign Secretary Lord David Cameron visits an irrigation canal site, made by Welsh company Concrete Canvas, on the outskirts of Bishek, as he visits Kyrgyzstan during his five day tour of the Central Asia region.