US, April 26 -- In an era defined by geopolitical tension, shifting alliances, and renewed great-power rivalry, the Republic of Seychelles offers a strikingly consistent and increasingly relevant philosophy: "friend of all, enemy of none."

This doctrine, articulated years ago by Seychelles' founding President Sir James Richard Marie Mancham and used over many years by former minister of tourism and now ambassador-at-large Alain St. Ange, has evolved from a diplomatic slogan into a strategic identity. Today, as conflicts deepen and global divisions sharpen, Seychelles' approach may represent more than idealism; it may offer a practical framework for engagement, mediation, and coexistence.

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