Diplomatic Note: Carney in New York, BlackRock in Japan, and the Quiet Race for Capital Olga Nesterova May 30, 2026 – 1 min read Share this post Diplomatic Notes NPT: Meetings Cancelled, Diplomacy Moves Behind Closed Doors By Olga Nesterova • 1 min read Diplomatic Notes Diplomatic Note: NPT Review Conference By Olga Nesterova • 1 min read Diplomatic Notes Diplomatic Note: Who could become the next UNSG? Part 2 By Olga Nesterova • 1 min read Deep Dive CUSMA, Explained: The Trade Deal Trump Built, Attacked, and May Now Put at Risk A deep dive into CUSMA, the trade agreement that replaced NAFTA, why Trump is questioning its future, and what is at stake for North America. By Olga Nesterova • 8 min read News Nordic and Baltic Leaders Back Ukraine’s Security Push Ahead of NATO and G7 Summits Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joined leaders from the Nordic and Baltic countries in Tallinn on Tuesday, using the Ukraine–NB8 Summit to press for stronger military cooperation, enhanced air defense capabilities, and continued support for Ukraine’s path toward European Union and NATO membership. The summit brought together leaders from By Olga Nesterova • 2 min read Diplomacy, Translated Diplomacy Translated: Why the U.S., Japan, and the Philippines Are Deepening Maritime Cooperation What happened? The United States, Japan, and the Philippines met in Manila for their second Trilateral Maritime Dialogue, a regular forum focused on security and cooperation at sea. Officially, the three countries discussed maritime cooperation, joint exercises, foreign assistance coordination, and capacity-building programs to support a “free and open By Olga Nesterova • 1 min read The Artemis III crew poses for an official portrait (from left: Andre Douglas, Luca Parmitano, Randy Bresnik, Frank Rubio). Credit: NASA/Bill Stafford News NASA Names Artemis III Crew as Moon Program Moves Toward Historic 2027 Test Mission NASA has announced the four astronauts selected for Artemis III, a critical test mission scheduled for 2027 that will help pave the way for humanity’s return to the Moon and future missions to Mars. The crew includes NASA astronauts Randy Bresnik (commander), Andre Douglas, and Frank Rubio, alongside European By Olga Nesterova • 2 min read News Everything You Need to Know About the Middle East Right Now From Israel-Iran tensions and fighting in Gaza and Lebanon to Hormuz security risks, Gulf investments, sanctions and diplomacy, here is the complete overview of the developments shaping the region. By Olga Nesterova • 4 min read AI for All? Canada Says Innovation Must Serve People First News Canada’s Human Rights Watchdogs Welcome New AI Strategy — But Warn Safeguards Must Come First Officials welcome the government’s new AI for All strategy but say stronger oversight, accessibility safeguards, and accountability measures are needed before AI systems shape decisions on jobs, healthcare, housing, and public services. By Olga Nesterova • 2 min read
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Deep Dive CUSMA, Explained: The Trade Deal Trump Built, Attacked, and May Now Put at Risk A deep dive into CUSMA, the trade agreement that replaced NAFTA, why Trump is questioning its future, and what is at stake for North America. By Olga Nesterova • 8 min read
News Nordic and Baltic Leaders Back Ukraine’s Security Push Ahead of NATO and G7 Summits Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joined leaders from the Nordic and Baltic countries in Tallinn on Tuesday, using the Ukraine–NB8 Summit to press for stronger military cooperation, enhanced air defense capabilities, and continued support for Ukraine’s path toward European Union and NATO membership. The summit brought together leaders from By Olga Nesterova • 2 min read
Diplomacy, Translated Diplomacy Translated: Why the U.S., Japan, and the Philippines Are Deepening Maritime Cooperation What happened? The United States, Japan, and the Philippines met in Manila for their second Trilateral Maritime Dialogue, a regular forum focused on security and cooperation at sea. Officially, the three countries discussed maritime cooperation, joint exercises, foreign assistance coordination, and capacity-building programs to support a “free and open By Olga Nesterova • 1 min read
The Artemis III crew poses for an official portrait (from left: Andre Douglas, Luca Parmitano, Randy Bresnik, Frank Rubio). Credit: NASA/Bill Stafford News NASA Names Artemis III Crew as Moon Program Moves Toward Historic 2027 Test Mission NASA has announced the four astronauts selected for Artemis III, a critical test mission scheduled for 2027 that will help pave the way for humanity’s return to the Moon and future missions to Mars. The crew includes NASA astronauts Randy Bresnik (commander), Andre Douglas, and Frank Rubio, alongside European By Olga Nesterova • 2 min read
News Everything You Need to Know About the Middle East Right Now From Israel-Iran tensions and fighting in Gaza and Lebanon to Hormuz security risks, Gulf investments, sanctions and diplomacy, here is the complete overview of the developments shaping the region. By Olga Nesterova • 4 min read
AI for All? Canada Says Innovation Must Serve People First News Canada’s Human Rights Watchdogs Welcome New AI Strategy — But Warn Safeguards Must Come First Officials welcome the government’s new AI for All strategy but say stronger oversight, accessibility safeguards, and accountability measures are needed before AI systems shape decisions on jobs, healthcare, housing, and public services. By Olga Nesterova • 2 min read
