Middle East & Africa
Iran Never Lost the Arms Race
Two Verdicts on One Arsenal
Late on 9 October, Western officials told Bloomberg that Iran's missile and drone factories had survived eight months of American...
Africa in a Changing World Order: New Geopolitical Powers, Risks and Strategic Opportunities
With the shifting geopolitical situation, Africa is still struggling to attain its economic sovereignty while consistently fighting to abandon outdated and ineffective bilateral and...
Israel’s Election May Oust Netanyahu, but Will It Change the Iran War Strategy?
Israel's upcoming election may change its leadership, but experts believe its strategic approach will largely remain the same, with Iran continuing to be its...
Why Egypt May Enter the Saudi-Yemen Conflict: Sisi’s Strategic Calculations Explained
Egypt's parliament is set to vote next week on a proposal to allow the armed forces to assist Saudi Arabia against attacks from Yemen's...
Israel’s Elections Explained: How the Vote Works, Key Candidates and What’s at Stake
Israelis are set to have a national election on October 27, marking the first since the October 7 Hamas attack, which led to a...
China’s Strategic View of Egypt: Sisi’s Leadership Doctrine and the Global South’s Push for Independence
Chinese think tanks and strategic and security circles (particularly those affiliated with the People's Liberation Army and intelligence institutes linked to the Chinese Ministry...
Saudi Arabia Is Buying Allies, Not an Alliance
An Adjourned Session in Cairo
On Sunday, Egypt's parliament met in emergency session to authorise military support for Saudi Arabia, and then adjourned without a...
China Challenges Israeli Settlements as West Bank Tensions Test Beijing’s Middle East Policy
China categorically rejects Israel's settlement policy, deeming it illegal and an obstacle to peace. This stance is part of Beijing's broader strategic vision for...
Eastern Congo Rebellion: Can a New Leader and New Name Change the Course of the Conflict?
Former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila has taken charge of rebel forces in the eastern regions, marking a significant shift in the...
King Mohammed VI and the Architecture of Moroccan Power
Under King Mohammed VI, Morocco has pursued a foreign policy consistently guided by the imperative of preserving its sovereign freedom of action in an...