Middle East & Africa
Gulf – Central Asia Summit and the Chinese Belt and Road Initiative
A popular proverb in the Chinese Shaanxi Province says: “He who sows diligently reaps gold”, as the Central Asian saying goes, “He who sows...
Survival in the Tigray War: Resilience and Challenges Faced by Ethiopian Citizens
A United Nations investigative panel has urged Ethiopia's government to put an end to conflict-related human rights breaches on its territory and bring perpetrators...
Autocrats shift gears by exporting repression of freedoms
Increasingly, muzzling political freedoms beyond national borders is part of an autocrat’s toolkit.
Men like Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the presidents of...
United States AGOA and Private Sector Collaboration as Backbone for Strengthening Relations with Africa
With over 1300 delegates at the US-African Business Summit held mid-July in Gaborone, Botswana, the main focus was on mapping out strategies to strengthen...
Sisi and the Classification of the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization
The classification of the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization that is banned internationally and by the United Nations and internationally requires many international...
Modi’s visit to the UAE and the Sino-Indian rivalry in the Middle East
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the UAE comes as the two countries enjoy strong trade and cultural ties, with Indians making up...
Southern Africa Bloc Extends Mozambique Peace-Keeping Mission
The Southern African Development Community extended by a year its mission in Mozambique that's been helping the government fighting threats of terrorism, militant groups...
Qatar: America’s best friend in the Gulf?
A recent 27-year, four million-tonne liquified natural gas (LNG) Qatari export agreement with China, the longest in gas export history, highlights different Gulf state...
Russia’s Nuclear Diplomacy Falls Behind Expectations in Africa
Endowed with huge natural resources, Africa is comparatively the least developed region in this world. In the current context of global crisis, at least...
Shifting Tides: The Transforming Landscape of Iran’s Foreign Policy
Iran's foreign policy has changed significantly in recent years, reflecting both domestic issues and changing geopolitical factors. The Islamic Republic of Iran, which has...