Middle East & Africa
A New Wave of Leaders in West Africa: A departure from instability to stability
In recent years, West African countries have witnessed a notable shift in political dynamics, characterized by the emergence of a new wave of politicians....
Iran and Sudan’s Rapprochement in 2023: New Changes in the Regional Geopolitics of the Middle East
The Middle East is a strategic region that connects Asia, Africa, and Europe and has significant natural resources, especially oil and gas. The Middle...
Africa is not yet a paradise, Russia must learn to navigate the challenges
With the emerging multipolar world, Russia has to ditch its decades-long peripheral engagement with Africa. In practical terms, the first Russia-Africa summit was to...
Sisi and the “New Republic” model in Egypt
Egypt's participation came through President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in the G20 meetings held in the Indian capital, New Delhi, over the course of September...
Two Negatives Make a Positive? Nigerien Coup and the Question of Inter-Junta Recognition’s Legitimacy
On 26 July 2023, the military of Niger detained President Mohamed Bazoum and announced a coup d’etat. The country, located in the African region...
The Surge in Saudi Arabia’s Tourism
Saudi Arabia, a land traditionally synonymous with oil and Hajj pilgrimages, is making headlines with its burgeoning tourism sector. Over a three-month period, the...
9 Years After ISIS Genocide, the Plight of Iraqi Christians Remains Ongoing
When many Westerners hear the word “Iraq” today, they may think that it has always been a majority-Muslim country. Yet, the Middle East region,...
Gulf sports diplomacy could enter choppy waters
Storm clouds may be gathering, potentially casting a shadow over Saudi Arabia's shock-and-awe sports buying spree and complicating the geopolitical and geoeconomic sports strategies...
BRICS’ Middle East Expansion: Towards an Interactive Regional-Global Mechanism
BRICS' expansion into the Middle East operates as a combination of regional and global dynamics. The expansion is not just a passive presence but...
Assyrian-Dutch Minister Pursues Dialogue with Turkish People about Turkey’s Criminal History
Turkey is one of the nations that has the highest amount of persecution targeting its Christian citizens. The decades-long Christian persecution in the country...