Middle East & Africa
A Brief Look at the Minority History of Turkey
Since the establishment of the Republic, the minority issue has been a hotly-debated topic in Turkish political discourse especially with regards to key theme...
Belt and Road Initiative in the Middle East: Boosting Connectivity and Promoting Economic Growth
In the Middle East area, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), which China first put forth in 2013, has seen substantial growth. Through this...
Can BRICS Become an Alternative Voice for The Global South?
The BRICS bloc has attracted the Global South by offering a platform for cooperation and development that is more inclusive and respectful of the...
When Vladimir Putin visited the Cape of Good Hope
South Africa hosts the 15th BRICS summit in Johannesburg. Russian President Vladimir Putin is participating, not in person, but online. Historically he has, a...
EXPLAINER: Better Reform ECOWAS Than Embark on Military Adventures in West Africa
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the 15-member West Africa's main regional bloc, is seemingly loosing its decades-old credibility in attempts to...
African Union suspends Niger’s membership over coup d’état
The African Union said it had suspended Niger until civilian rule in the country is restored and would assess the implications of any armed...
South Africa’s Foreign Policy in The Light of the 15th BRICS Summit
Before the dawn of democracy in 1994, the apartheid South African state was a pariah in the international community, condemned for committing a crime...
Middle East sports go global with politics in tow
A potential sale of storied soccer club Manchester United to a member of Qatar's ruling family could take the Manchester derby to new heights.
The...
The Libyan Crisis: A Hotbed for Regional Instability
The international community’s attention towards the Libyan crisis has diminished in recent times. The situation in Libya has lost its formative role in influencing...
What African States Can Offer as Members of BRICS in Emerging Multipolar World
South Africa will host and presides over the 15th BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) Summit from August 22 to 24 at...