Graeme Smith

Jan 2, 2025 | foreignaffairs.com | Zongyuan Liu |Michael Horowitz |Delaney Simon |Graeme Smith

Syria’s new leaders have few models to follow in their quest to win international recognition. No guidebooks exist on how to run a government for groups operating under terrorist designations—and there is no clear set of rules for foreign governments on how to bring a former al Qaeda affiliate in from the cold.

Dec 31, 2024 | westword.com | Graeme Smith

Back in June, in anticipation of all those hot times ahead, we shared a string of articles about dating in Denver, including a cover piece that explored "Why Dating in Denver Is a Dumpster Fire."Then, because misery loves company, we introduced "Dateless in Denver," a series of reader essays on the realities of dating in Denver — the good, the bad and sometimes the very ugly. Now, at the end of 2024, come these words of hope — and some good advice — from Graeme:I am a native Coloradan. I’m 42.

Nov 1, 2024 | thediplomat.com | Graeme Smith

The U.S. isn’t the only country voting on November 5. This small Pacific nation is also holding an election – and China is watching. The United States isn’t the only country with a big election on November 5. Palau, a tourism-dependent microstate in the north Pacific, will also vote for a new president, Senate, and House of Delegates that day. Why does this election matter? Palau is one of the few remaining countries that has diplomatic relations with Taiwan.

Oct 16, 2024 | dominotheory.com | Graeme Smith

Graeme Smith, Australian National UniversityThe United States isn’t the only country with a big election on November 5. Palau, a tourism-dependent microstate in the north Pacific, will also vote for a new president, Senate and House of Delegates that day. Why does this election matter? Palau is one of the few remaining countries that has diplomatic relations with Taiwan.

Oct 15, 2024 | asiatimes.com | Graeme Smith

The United States isn’t the only country with a big election on November 5. Palau, a tourism-dependent microstate in the north Pacific, will also vote for a new president, Senate and House of Delegates that day. Why does this election matter? Palau is one of the few remaining countries that has diplomatic relations with Taiwan.