Middle East & Africa
A U.S. trump card in Gulf geopolitics: Capacity-enhancing security cooperation
If played well, security is the United States trump card in stabilizing relations with its Gulf partners and competing with China for regional influence.
In...
Electoral Implications of Earthquakes in Turkey
Natural disasters have a unique ability to unite people as a nation. However, if the state is run by a divisive figure, these disasters...
The forgotten
In the past decade, Syrian people have suffered the unparalleled hardships of brutal civil war and mass displacement. Earlier this month, they were struck...
Russia – Africa relations and the emerging new world order
In this insightful interview conducted by our media executive Kester Kenn Klomegah with Fyodor Lukyanov, Chairman of the Council on Foreign and Defense Policy,...
Bargaining Items
Ankara is paying great attention to the security problems germinating in the southern borders of Turkey. This issue has become especially important for Turkey,...
Saudi sports strategy challenges global sports governors and activists alike
Even before it officially launched, Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2030 World Cup is on thin ice.
The bid suggests that Crown Prince Mohammed...
Iran China Cooperation – Fraught with Contradictions
The recent visit of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi to Beijing (Feb 14-16), marked the first of any Iranian President to China in 20 years....
The Iranian Success in Grey Zone Deterrence to counter the U.S.
Grey zone deterrence is the blurring domain occurring through hybrid threats and multiple realms of economics, cyber, a policy consolidated by proxies, sharp power,...
African Union: future role in BRICS+ and G20
The summit of the African Union (AU) in February 2023 marked the rising stature of Africa on the world stage and the increasing support...
UAE’s mastery of playing both sides against the middle has its limits
The United Arab Emirates has mastered playing both sides against the middle.
In the game’s latest iteration, the Gulf state earned significant brownie points in...