Middle East & Africa
After South Africa’s Election, What Next?
South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) ultimately lost its parliamentary majority for the first time since the end of apartheid 30 years ago,...
Israel Faces Diplomatic Isolation if it Loses the Battle to Control the Narrative
In November last year, I predicted that Israel would struggle to maintain an advantage in narrative warfare the longer combat operations in Gaza lasted....
Tigray’s Strategic Significance Unveiled: Navigating Complex Geopolitical Terrain in the Horn of Africa
Nestled within the tumultuous Horn of Africa, Tigray emerges as a key player in the region's intricate geopolitical puzzle. Its strategic significance transcends mere...
The ICC, its Arrest Warrants and U.S. Obligations
The UN Court addressing disputes between nations is the International Court of Justice (ICJ), where a case has been brought by South Africa against...
South Korea-Africa Summit: For How Long Will It Take for Africa to Learn a Lesson?
"Both sides shared the opinion that, above all, there is a need to enhance economic cooperation through the promotion of trade and investment and...
The underlying logic of friendly exchanges between China and Arab countries
The holding of the China-Arab Cooperation Forum in its new edition for the year 2024 constitutes a milestone in strengthening and strengthening the relationship...
Sisi and Xi Jinping safeguard multilateralism
The President of the Egyptian Republic “Abdel Fattah El-Sisi” participates in the opening session of the tenth ministerial meeting of the Arab-Chinese Cooperation Forum,...
Turkey’s Trade Ban on Israel: A Critical Appraisal
In April, 2024, Turkey announced a trade ban on Israel, citing the Israel's refusal to allow Turkish planes to airdrop aid into Gaza as...
Egypt and the 20th anniversary of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum
Chinese President “Xi Jinping” invited his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to participate in the Tenth Ministerial Conference of the China-Arab Cooperation Forum in...
King Abdullah of Jordan caught between a rock and a hard place
Jordan's King Abdullah is caught between a rock and a hard place. Hamas and its regional supporters, as well as Israeli politicians and vigilantes,...