Diplomacy's changing footprint as told by mission openings and closures
Over the past few years, global politics have been reshaped by sudden shifts in power. The Taliban retook control in Afghanistan in August 2021 after US-led forces withdrew, and rebel forces in Syria toppled the Assad regime in December 2024. Those shifts are being reflected in diplomatic networks, and our latest chart of the week shows this clearly. Some cities are gaining missions as countries…
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