Diplomatic Herald

In this exclusive interview, we sat down with the Saudi Arabian Ambassador to the Czech Republic to explore the essence of Ramadan, its significance in Islam, and how it was celebrated both in Saudi Arabia and abroad. As the crescent moon heralded the arrival of Ramadan, Muslims around the world embarked on a month-long journey of spiritual reflection, communal bonding,...

Today, as nations vie for global sway, institutions like the BBC, Alliance Française, and the Goethe-Institut serve as subtle architects of soft power, shaping perceptions one broadcast, language class, or art exhibit at a time. This role has only become more vital in an age where information is weaponized, and trust is a rare commodity. In 1956, during the Suez...

From Cold War Dead Drops to Velvet Revolution Betrayals, How the City of a Hundred Spires Became Europe’s Espionage Playground. In a city where Gothic alleyways twist like secrets and the Vltava River reflects whispers of betrayal, Prague has long been more than a postcard of cobblestones and castle gates. For decades, it was the stage for a high-stakes ballet...

“Aristocracy is not a privilege. It is a responsibility.” —Prince Karel Schwarzenberg, 2012 For centuries, diplomacy was the domain of the aristocracy. Kings and emperors entrusted noble families with statecraft, relying on their education, multilingualism, and cross-border kinship networks to navigate alliances and rivalries.  Even in modern democracies, the descendants of aristocratic families continue to hold influence in international relations,...

Diplomatic Herald decided to delve into the controversial case of the trdelník. For most tourists, a Czech specialty. For Czechs, a foreign invader. But hasn’t the trdelník now become Czech?  Like Hungary’s goulash? Prague. A city where Gothic spires pierce the sky, Kafka’s existential musings linger in the air, and the trdelník—a spiral of dough, sugar, and cinnamon—reigns supreme. This...

Sir David Attenborough is going to be 99 this May but he still working and actively participating in events and seminars all over the world.  Known by his distinctive voice, he first entered the BBC in 1952, initially working behind the scenes as a producer. But when zoologist Jack Lester, the Zoo Quest’s original host, fell ill, Attenborough stepped in...