We are pleased to share that the Center and the Albanian Institute for International Studies (AIIS), a leading Tirana-based research and policy institute, have entered into a new partnership.

Narco-terrorism, cocaine import, passport fraud: charges against Maduro. Source: @ndtvworld.bsky.social.

Africa’s largest diamond producer, Botswana introduces $75k golden passport programme. Source:

New Delhi and Islamabad exchange detainees’ lists under consular pact. Source:

Hundreds of Egyptians to be released from Libyan prisons within coming period. Source:

One-in-five consular cases in 2025 related to death of Irish citizens overseas. Source:

Extensive Hawaiʻi consulate system sparked early growth. Source: @civilbeat.bsky.social.

Russian Embassy in Yemen reports difficulties for tourists stranded in Socotra. Source:

US seeks unpaid local interns at Greenland consulate as annexation threats loom. Source: @euractiv.com.

Consular access sought for SL fishermen held in Seychelles. Source:

US expands list of countries whose citizens must pay up to $15,000 bonds to apply for visas. Source: @apnews.com.

Brit lands invite-only Aussie visa after uncovering vuln in government systems. Source: @theregister.com.

Mali activates reciprocal visa regime for Americans after US pressure, clarifies entry rules. Source: @businessinsider.com.

Rediscover this 2025 book chapter on the participants in non-military warfare, including the hostage diplomacy component via @routledgebooks.bsky.social and @tandfresearch.bsky.social.

January 04 is Myanmar's National Day. Please feel free to suggest updates: arcg.is/1TDPiy1

Are you a researcher? The first issue of The Consular Journal is coming, and we welcome submissions of academic research articles and book reviews. Consult the call for papers for details on how to contribute to the field.

The first edition of the Ranking Report is now available. It documents 15,167 diplomatic & consular posts (excluding honorary consuls) across 970 cities worldwide. Search for your country or city through the Center’s GIS platform or website, and please feel free to propose updates through the form.

‘Tonga is not a threat’: anger as small Pacific nation falls under Trump visa restrictions. Source: @theguardian.com.

Trump mocks George and Amal Clooney for becoming French citizens: ‘two of the worst political prognosticators of all time’. Source: @variety.com.

Cyber expert gets rare Australian visa by hacking the government. Source:

DHS reviews citizenship cases from Somalia, other high risk countries for possible fraud. Source:

Former Biden aide obtains Russian citizenship and shares passport photos. Source:

Why are some African countries banning US citizens from entry? Source: @aljazeera.com.

Minister criticises Clooney's fast-tracked French passport as 'double standard'. Source: @france24.com.

January 01 is Sudan's National Day. Please feel free to suggest updates: arcg.is/1TDPiy1

Discover this 2026 journal article on the international student visa crisis in the U.S.

January 01 is Haiti's National Day. Please feel free to suggest updates: arcg.is/1TDPiy1

The Consular Newsletter (December 22-28, 2025) is now available. This week, Epstein’s fake Austrian passport surfaces, while former EU commissioner Breton blasts his U.S. visa ban as a political 'witch hunt'.

Major issue with Australian passport as fee set to rise again on January 1: 'You'd expect better'. Source: @yahoonews.com.

An unusual souvenir for travelers has appeared in Belarus — a traveler's passport. Source:

Why you should always keep a photo of your passport barcode. Source: @ndtvworld.bsky.social.

UK places visa sanctions on DR Congo over migrant returns. Source: @financialtimes.com.

Alligator Alcatraz, visa crackdown, mass detention: year’s top immigration stories. Source: @floridaphoenix.com.

Turkey arrests three members of outlawed Muslim Brotherhood over plan to storm Egyptian consulate in Istanbul. Source:

Khalistani groups disrupt Bangladesh Hindu protest outside high commission in London. Source:

Trump appoints attorney and part-time beauty salon owner to oversee which foreigners can enter the US. Source: @dailymail.co.uk.

Visas, passports, and sovereignty: China’s arunachal signalling. Source:

Discover this 2025 book chapter on government expatriates via @elgarpublishing.bsky.social.

December 29 is Mongolia's National Day. Please feel free to suggest updates: arcg.is/1TDPiy1

The latest Consular Magazine article is now live. It offers a great introduction to the author’s work in @businesshistory.bsky.social (@tandfresearch.bsky.social).

Discover this 2025 article on pre-travel advice in the UK context via @elsevierconnect.bsky.social and @rsph.bsky.social.

The Consular Newsletter (December 15-21, 2025) is now available. This week, Epstein photos reveal passports, while Lukashenko announces talks to reopen the U.S. embassy.

December 24 is Libya's National Day. Please feel free to suggest updates: arcg.is/1TDPiy1

The latest Consular Magazine article is now live. “I haven’t written articles about the Old City of (…)”.

Google, Apple, and Microsoft warn some visa holders not to leave the US due to 'significant' return delays of up to a year. Source: @businessinsider.com.

India rejects Bangladeshi media claims of security threat near High Commission. Source:

Is the Diversity Visa a security risk? Source: