Middle East & Africa
The Tigray Conflict: Political Inclusivity and Security Challenges in the Horn of Africa
Ethiopia, which has the second-largest population on the African continent and belongs to the category of the fastest-growing economy in the region, entered the...
China and Israel’s warning that will continue its attempts to overthrow the Iranian government
Research centers affiliated with the Chinese People’s Liberation Army are closely monitoring developments in Israeli intelligence strategy, under the leadership of David Barnea, particularly...
Why The Middle East Crisis Cannot Be Read Through Power Alone
There is another way to read the ongoing Middle East crisis, one that makes legible what standard analysis consistently struggles to explain. It begins...
Twenty-One Miles: The Geography That Held the World Hostage
Twenty-one miles. That is the width of the Strait of Hormuz at its narrowest point, a sliver of water between Iran to the north...
Chinese response to Israel’s implementation of the Gaza playbook to wipe out towns in southern Lebanon
China has taken a firm stance against the Israeli escalation in Lebanon, strongly warning against the region becoming a second Gaza and considering the...
Lebanese Return Home as Fragile Israel Ceasefire Holds
Residents displaced by weeks of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah have begun returning to parts of Lebanon following a 10-day ceasefire announced by Donald...
Trump Signals Iran War May End Soon as Ceasefire Holds and Talks Near
Donald Trump has indicated that the conflict with Iran could conclude “soon,” citing progress in negotiations and a possible meeting between the two sides...
Suez vs Hormuz: One Canal, One Strait, Two Different Laws
The comparison sounds tempting, but it collapses the moment law meets geography. The Strait of Hormuz is a natural waterway linking the Gulf to...
Golden Handcuffs: The Political Economy of Pliable Democracy in Africa
Authors: Lyna Saadi and Dr. Julian Spencer-Churchill
Western democracy-promotion programs in Africa are failing, but not for the reasons most analysts claim. The problem is...
Ceasefire Momentum Builds as Backchannel Diplomacy Revives Hopes for Middle East Calm
After weeks of escalating conflict, cautious optimism is emerging around a possible de-escalation in the Middle East. Israel’s cabinet discussions on a ceasefire with...