Middle East & Africa
Iran’s Succession Plans Face Uncertainty After President’s Helicopter Crash
The shocking death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash on May 19th has pushed the nation into a sudden succession crisis,...
How South Africa’s 2024 Election could mark the end of the ANC’s 30-year dominance
The 1994 election is the defining moment in South Africa's history. The country's first multiracial election culminated in the dismantling of Apartheid, and saw...
Growing Recognition of the State of Palestine: A Turning Point in International Relations
The State of Palestine is currently recognized by 143 countries around the world. Recently, Norway, Spain, and Ireland announced their decision to formally recognize...
An Overview of South Africa’s Political Landscape
South Africa heads to the polls on May 29. The expected final results will open a new dawn for its population estimated 62 million....
Iran: Running Out of Time to Avoid Running Out of Water?
Water scarcity, exacerbated by climate change, is posing a serious threat to global “hotspots” with Iran among the most vulnerable. Iran is swiftly approaching...
A dual game by China
The Central banks worry about another inflationary spike following 35% drop of traffic through the Red Sea-thanks to the Houthis attacks that have ruptured...
It’s Time to Focus on Southern Africa: Mozambique Will Matter in a War over Taiwan
Authors: Ulysse Batista, Maximilien Hachiya, and Dr.Julian Spencer-Churchill
More than 2,000 ships have been diverted by the Yemeni Houthi disruption to shipping at the Bab...
The Greater Middle East is a ticking time bomb – Part 2
Part 1 looked at the region as a whole as well as Hamas’ standing in Gaza eight months into the war. Today’s Part 2...
Is Netanyahu Stuck in Gaza?
A veritable alphabet soup of UN groups are now involved in investigating Israel and Israeli officials for war crimes. A war crime is defined...
Why Technocrats, Not Intellectuals, Should Lead: A Case for Practical Governance
In the intricate tapestry of political leadership, the dichotomy between intellectuals and technocrats has long been a subject of debate. While both groups bring...