Middle East & Africa
Words matter
They have consequences, whether uttered by government officials, members of parliament, military commanders, religious figures, activists, or pundits.
Words become part of a battle of...
Far reaching positive impact of state visit of Iranian President to Pakistan
President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi undertook an official visit to Pakistan from 22 to 24 April 2024. This...
Turkey’s Foreign Policy Activism in the Middle East – Strategic Partnership with Iraq
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is on a roll, highlighting Turkey’s (Türkiye) standpoint and increasing initiative in regional affairs, at a crucial time for...
Incredible Moment for Africa to Prioritize its Fractured Healthcare System
At the backdrop of current geopolitical changes, Russia and Africa are apparently showing a renewed commitment towards strengthening comprehensive healthcare partnership, opening a new...
Why the Kurdistan Democratic Party boycotting the upcoming elections?
Holding elections in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq has been a recurrent problem since the establishment of the Kurdistan Region in 1991. The elections...
The hostage crisis conversation too often gets lost in the Israel-Gaza Discourse: here’s why that must change
There are numerous dimensions to the Israel-Gaza conflict that exist in international discourse at both the intergovernmental level and within civil society. South Africa...
The Middle East totters on the edge of a cliff
Multiple overt and covert wars have pushed the Middle East to the edge of a cliff.
Increased tension between Iran and Israel complicates efforts to...
Lessons from a week in Israel – what activist movements get wrong about a diverse country
During the week of April 8th through 15th, I was presented with a unique opportunity. As part of a group of volunteers for Taglit/Birthright...
War in Sudan is ‘a crisis of epic proportions’ as atrocities abound
The year-long ongoing war in Sudan is “a crisis of epic proportions”, and the world must rethink the way it supports the Sudanese people...
The Fractured Reality After the Pretoria Peace Agreement
A Journey Betrayed
The Pretoria Agreement, signed on November 2022, represented a milestone in the efforts to resolve the protracted conflict in Tigray. Crafted through...