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What does the future of diplomacy look like?

Are we nearing the death of diplomacy? In the first two weeks of this year, we have already seen...

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15.16 13 Jan 2026


What does the future of diplomacy look like?


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15.16 13 Jan 2026


Are we nearing the death of diplomacy?

In the first two weeks of this year, we have already seen major events unfold on the world stage, with Trump’s seizure of Venezuela and his sights on Greenland becoming more and more concerning for EU leaders.

Meanwhile, the war in Ukraine persists and we are no closer to achieving a negotiation between Zelenskyy and Putin than we were three years ago.

But, what role does diplomacy still play in such troubling times, and does it still hold any value?

Former Irish ambassador to the EU, UK, and Italy and Executive Commentator, Bobby McDonagh, joins Seán to discuss…

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