Middle East & Africa
Why is it necessary to increase pressure on Haftar?
The political situation in Libya remains in deep crisis due to the actions of the Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan National Army, Field Marshal Khalifa...
Greater Participation in Global Trade is Key to Achieving Africa’s Economic Transformation
African countries must expand and diversify their participation in international trade and global value chains to reduce poverty on a large scale and transform...
Mali not pally with France
Recent cracks in some EU-Africa governmental relationships seem more than just a flash in the pan. They may instead flag deeper chasms caused by...
European Union targeting Comprehensive Partnership with Africa
European Union seeks to build strongly on its existing economic and trade relationship during the forthcoming February (14 – 18th) summit with African leaders,...
Israel expands its Iran strategy amid potential social unrest in the Islamic republic
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has laid out an expanded Israeli strategy to confront Iran that appears to move beyond a potential military strike...
Different Problem, Different Solution: The Rise of Third Party in International Arena
Amid the Ukraine Crisis, Qatar emerged as a new player in the game from nowhere and the negotiation is going on among the US,...
Iranian soccer’s curse: Politics
Iran recently scored not one but two soccer successes.
Fans celebrated after the country’s national team qualified for the third consecutive time for the World...
Russia’s Summit on Africa: Challenges, Implications and Beyond
With highly expected symbolism, Russia's primary focus at the forthcoming November summit in St. Petersburg with African leaders, corporate business directors, representatives from the...
Ambitious China gears up to flex power in the conflict-riven Horn of Africa
With the announcement to appoint a special envoy to the Horn of Africa, China has entered the “Scramble for Africa.” The stated objective of...
The Middle East Rush to Bury Hatchets: Is it sustainable?
How sustainable is Middle Eastern détente? That is the $64,000 question. The answer is probably not.
It’s not for lack of trying. Gulf states and...