Middle East & Africa
Transforming the Bondo: A Case Study of FGM in Sierra Leone
Abstract: The West African nation of Sierra Leone has one of the highest rates of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in the world: approximately 90%...
Ceasefire talks are about more than a Gaza truce and prisoner exchange
A proposed temporary Gaza ceasefire and prisoner exchange appears designed to buy war-battered Gazans relief while enabling Israel and Hamas to claim a success.
However,...
Israel-Hamas War: Causes and Consequences of Third Intifada
The term "intifada" refers to the Palestinian uprising and resistance against Israeli aggression and occupation over the years. The first intifada took place from...
Unveiling and Navigating the Somalia-Turkey Defense and Economic Pact
The recent signing of the "Framework Agreement for Defense and Economic Cooperation'' between Somalia and Turkey signifies a shift in the relationship between these...
Netanyahu’s ‘Day After’ Gaza Plan is a Non-starter
Rather than provide a pathway to a resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the plan aims to squash Palestinian national aspirations and ensure continued Israeli...
France’s Proposed Donors Conference to Salvage Sudan’s Economy and Support Humanitarian Needs
From a global perspective and new geopolitical paradigm, France's leadership efforts in organizing the next fund-raising humanitarian conference in mid-April for Sudan, highlights the...
Soccer incidents call into question fundaments of Saudi-Iranian detente
Two recent soccer incidents suggest that beyond optics little has changed in the Saudi-Iranian rivalry since China mediated the restoration of diplomatic relations between...
Anchoring Stability in the HoA: The Transformative Impact of Somalia-Turkey Maritime Security Pact
The ratification of the Maritime Security and Economic Development Treaty between Somalia and Turkey by the Somali Parliament marks a crucial moment in the...
Israel puts Qatar in the crosshairs as Hamas reasserts itself in Gaza
With the Gaza ceasefire and prisoner exchange talks stalled, Israel and its hardline US supporters have stepped up long-standing efforts to discredit Qatar, the...
Strategic Significance of Djibouti: A Geopolitical Playground for Global Powers
Djibouti, a diminutive nation, is situated in one of the most advantageous geographical positions on the planet. Strategically, the location is ideal for a...