Diplomatic Note: Across Conflicts and Continents, Women Recognize the Same Struggle Olga Nesterova March 13, 2026 – 1 min read Share this post Strait of Hormuz on Google Maps Explained Who Legally Controls the Strait of Hormuz? What the Law Says and Why It Matters for U.S.-Iran Talks The Strait of Hormuz lies between Iran and Oman, but it is not legally owned by Iran alone. International law protects both coastal state rights and global transit through one of the world’s most critical waterways. By Olga Nesterova • 5 min read APRIL 10: Talks Ahead, Strait Still Closed, Ceasefire Tested “If the Iranians are willing to negotiate in good faith, we're certainly willing to extend the open hand. If they're going to try to play us, then they're going to find that the negotiating team is not that receptive.” — JD Vance KEY DEVELOPMENTS A By Olga Nesterova • 6 min read Diplomatic Notes Diplomatic Note – 193 Voices By Olga Nesterova • 1 min read Permanent Representative of Canada Presents Credentials to Secretary-General, UN Photo / Manuel Elias ONEST Voices At the Right Place, at the Right Time — Ambassador to the UN, The Honourable David Lametti on Law, Dialogue, and Canada’s Role in a Changing World In a conversation with ONEST, Canada’s Ambassador to the United Nations, The Honourable David Lametti, reflects on AI, diplomacy, Canadian values, and global stability. By Olga Nesterova • 5 min read Deep Dive What Counts as a War Crime? Definition, Examples, Prosecution and Today’s Cases War Crimes Explained: Definition, Prosecution and What It Means for Ukraine, Israel, Gaza, Venezuela and Iran. By Olga Nesterova • 8 min read APRIL 8: Ceasefire Announced, War Continues, Control Becomes the Objective “We’re thinking of doing it as a joint venture… It’s a beautiful thing.” — Donald Trump on potential U.S.–Iran control over the Strait of Hormuz KEY DEVELOPMENTS A two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran has been announced — but within hours, its limits, contradictions, and fragility By Olga Nesterova • 9 min read
Strait of Hormuz on Google Maps Explained Who Legally Controls the Strait of Hormuz? What the Law Says and Why It Matters for U.S.-Iran Talks The Strait of Hormuz lies between Iran and Oman, but it is not legally owned by Iran alone. International law protects both coastal state rights and global transit through one of the world’s most critical waterways. By Olga Nesterova • 5 min read
APRIL 10: Talks Ahead, Strait Still Closed, Ceasefire Tested “If the Iranians are willing to negotiate in good faith, we're certainly willing to extend the open hand. If they're going to try to play us, then they're going to find that the negotiating team is not that receptive.” — JD Vance KEY DEVELOPMENTS A By Olga Nesterova • 6 min read
Permanent Representative of Canada Presents Credentials to Secretary-General, UN Photo / Manuel Elias ONEST Voices At the Right Place, at the Right Time — Ambassador to the UN, The Honourable David Lametti on Law, Dialogue, and Canada’s Role in a Changing World In a conversation with ONEST, Canada’s Ambassador to the United Nations, The Honourable David Lametti, reflects on AI, diplomacy, Canadian values, and global stability. By Olga Nesterova • 5 min read
Deep Dive What Counts as a War Crime? Definition, Examples, Prosecution and Today’s Cases War Crimes Explained: Definition, Prosecution and What It Means for Ukraine, Israel, Gaza, Venezuela and Iran. By Olga Nesterova • 8 min read
APRIL 8: Ceasefire Announced, War Continues, Control Becomes the Objective “We’re thinking of doing it as a joint venture… It’s a beautiful thing.” — Donald Trump on potential U.S.–Iran control over the Strait of Hormuz KEY DEVELOPMENTS A two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran has been announced — but within hours, its limits, contradictions, and fragility By Olga Nesterova • 9 min read
