A key ingredient has been missing in the US-Iran talks – and increasingly so in several other bilateral ties (opens original article in a new tab)

Diplomatic efforts between the US and Iran, as well as other nations, are hindered by reduced dialogue and cultural exchanges, highlighting the need for continued diplomatic engagement.

• Diplomatic relations are deteriorating between several countries including Italy, Israel, and Malaysia with the US and EU.
• Confucius Institutes and US-funded NGOs have been closed, reducing cultural and educational exchanges.
• The article emphasizes the importance of dialogue and diplomacy in resolving conflicts, citing historical examples like the Cuban Missile Crisis.