Middle East & Africa

Maputo Protocol: Reflection as a Legal Framework for International Cooperation in the African Union

Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa or commonly known as Maputo Protocol is...

Somalia and Somaliland: A Complex Relationship in the Horn of Africa

The relationship between Somalia and Somaliland is one of the most intricate and pivotal dynamics in the Horn of Africa. Rooted in historical, political,...

Social Media Influencers in Abu Dhabi

The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) has taken a significant step in regulating the fast-evolving digital landscape by introducing a new law...

Is Lebanon Israeli settlers’ next frontier?

Even by Israeli standards, Uri Tzafon (Awaken North) is a far-right fringe group. Amid mounting tension with Lebanese Shiite political group and militia, Hezbollah, along...

The ICC’s Dilemma: Balancing Justice and Perceived Bias in Africa

The International Criminal Court (ICC) was founded with the intention of conducting investigations and imposing sanctions on the most heinous offenses committed on a...

Zimbabwe-Russia Relations: From Historical Legacies to Contemporary Security and Mineral Interests

In June 2022, I authored an article clarifying that the U.S. Office of Security Cooperation in Zambia “is not to be confused with a...

Debunking VOA’s Misinformation on Somalia’s Fight Against Extremism

Recent reports, such as the one from VOA titled "Al-Shabab Reverses Somali Force Gains, Is Working With Houthis in Somalia," paint a misleading picture...

Unending Turmoil in the Red Sea Raises Doubts on China’s Strategy

To date, the Red Sea crisis has incited major economic repercussions for global trade. From what started out as the Houthi rebels threatening Israel’s...

European-Funded Initiative Aims at Creating African Vaccine Market

African leaders have teamed up with Europe and Western countries to push for a comprehensive strategic partnership to a new height, this time in...

The Israeli military isn’t what it once was

History repeats itself, albeit with a tweak. Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesman Daniel Hagari’s public questioning of Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s Gaza war vow to...

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