Middle East & Africa
Hamas eyes Malaysia as a possible operations base
Malaysia has emerged as a potential external operations base for Hamas, the Islamist group that controls the Gaza Strip if Turkey expels or restricts...
Deteriorating Israeli-Russian relations: A cautionary message for the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey
Israel’s rapidly deteriorating relations with Russia contain a message for other Middle Eastern powers: attempting to remain on the sidelines of the conflict in...
Russia Dealing with Neo-Colonialism in Africa
The United States, European Union and their Pacific allies' sanctions are truly fast-driving Russia towards Africa. As the sanctions bite, Russia continues stepping up...
Ukraine joins Afghanistan and Yemen in shaping Gulf rivalries
The US withdrawal from Afghanistan was a geopolitical watershed. Its shockwaves continue to reverberate and are magnified by the wars in Ukraine and Yemen.
Coupled...
‘Triple crisis’ in Africa aggravated by war in Ukraine
The war in Ukraine is aggravating a “triple food, energy and financial crisis,” across Africa, according to the UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
Speaking in Dakar,...
How Egyptians Came to Mourn Mubarak’s Tyranny
Ruling a large nation like Egypt for nearly 30 years requires more than the traditional authoritarian’s iron-grip. Unlike democratic leaders, successful authoritarian rulers need...
Russia – Africa: Key Challenges and Prospects for Trade and Economic Cooperation
Vice-President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation Vladimir Padalko has given this insightful interview to our Media Executive Kester...
Threading the Needle: Turkey’s East-West Balancing Act
Over the course of the last decade, Turkey has distanced itself from the West, both through its domestic politics and foreign policy. At the...
Algeria: Europe’s New Energy Supplier and Russia’s Long-Time Arms Buyer
Since Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine began on February 24, 2022, Europe has sought to wean itself of the dependence on Russian energy,...
Egypt: Acting Against Climate Change for A Healthier, More Prosperous Future
A country like Egypt, with desert and delta, low rainfall, hot summers, huge cities , a long coastline, and one main river, is highly...