Middle East & Africa
Africa’s Call for Global Unity in Resource Mobilization for Development and Climate Action
African leaders have issued a compelling call to the international community, urging them to fulfill their obligations in light of the Paris Summit for...
Reforms in GCC Countries Showing Big Impact
I moved to Riyadh in August 2018. In that period a major socio-economic transformation had already started under Vision 2030 of the Kingdom. Today,...
Arab Winter? What Arab Winter?
Protesters in Syria, Bahrain, Libya, Iran, and Israel are dashing autocratic and authoritarian hopes of a prolonged winter.
In response, Arab autocrats are scrambling to...
The Republic of Somaliland: A Struggle for Recognition, Sovereignty and Stability in the Horn of Africa
Somaliland, officially known as the Republic of Somaliland is a self-declared sovereign state located in the Horn of Africa on the south coast of...
India-Africa Partnership and the Development of a Multipolar World
In this insightful interview, Samir Bhattacharya, a research associate at Vivekananda International Foundation, discusses the changing geopolitical situation, how India and Africa are working...
African Union Suspends Gabon Over Military Coup
The African Union, the continental organization uniting 54 African States, in official media release dated August 30, suspended the membership of the Republic of...
Exploring the Dynamics of Pakistan-Iran Relations
Pakistan and Iran, two close neighbors in South Asia and the Middle East, respectively, have long-standing relationships. Since Pakistan's independence in 1947, the two...
Decoding Neo-colonial Ties: Exploring the Geopolitical Implications of the Nigerian Coup
The recent coup in Niger has brought attention to the intricate dynamics of power, influence, and sovereignty in Africa once again. Although coups are...
BRICS and Ethiopia: A New Frontier in Geopolitical Tug-of-War
In an era where global alliances are becoming ever more important, BRICS' recent expansion to include Ethiopia is a testament to the evolving dynamics...
Western fears about the membership of Egypt and developing countries in the BRICS
Egypt's accession to BRICS carries many opportunities and advantages, especially in terms of development, trade and investment. As one of the most important economic...