Middle East & Africa
A Game of Leverage: De-constructing Chinese & Indian Soft Power in the Gulf
Authors: Anmol Rattan Singh & Tejvir Bawa*
The art of creating leverage, seemingly a structural apparatus, lies in the discrete unobtrusiveness of intent. While much...
Nigeria Contemplates BRICS Membership
Nigeria is considered an economic power in West Africa, and it runs in the third position behind Egypt and South Africa. While expert opinions suggested...
Decoding Gaza: Understanding Conflict Realities and Contemplating Future Scenarios
Reflecting on my past as a naïve and uninformed fundamentalist Christian, I once held the belief that the modern state of Israel emerged millennia...
Ethiopia’s diplomatic retreat: The case of portal deal politics with Somaliland
Following Ethiopia's 2018 internal political reform, the country has seen a backsliding in diplomatic relations. This retreat into diplomacy occurs as a result of...
Innocent Gazans pay a heavy price for Hamas and Israel’s disregard for human life
Failed efforts to achieve a Gaza ceasefire on the eve of Ramadan leave innocent Gazans in the lurch, highlight the gap between Israel and...
The 13th Edition of the African Games under the theme “Experience the African Dream” Opens
Under the theme “Experience the African Dream” the 13th African Games kicked off, with a spectacular official opening, to showcase the unique cultural heritage,...
Divided by Continent, Connected by Language: Bangladesh and Sierra Leone’s Brotherhood
February is designated as the month of Language. Worldwide, people gather every 21st. February to commemorate International Mother Language Day, a significant event highlighting...
Senegal Heads for March 24th Presidential Election
After several weeks of civil mass protests across the country against incumbent President Macky Sall who took a decision to postpone presidential election originally...
Saudi Arabia-Iran deal and the turmoil in the Middle East
On March 10 2023, Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed to resume diplomatic relations after a period of 6 years. Both countries committed to opening...
Russia and Nigeria: Turning A New Page in Their Relationship?
On March 6, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, who...