Middle East & Africa
A Diplomatic Chain Reaction: Does Israel’s Gambit in Somaliland Challenge China’s Security in Africa?
The timing of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to the Horn of Africa, East Africa, and Southern Africa, specifically (Somalia, Tanzania, Lesotho, and...
“They Were Not Protesting”: Inside Tanzania’s Election Violence
At around 8:30 p.m. on October 31, life in Mjimwema, a hillside neighbourhood overlooking Lake Victoria in the Tanzanian city of Mwanza, appeared ordinary....
Lebanese Army Claims Control Over South, Eyes Remaining Threats
The Lebanese army announced on Thursday that it had effectively established a state monopoly on arms in southern Lebanon. Officials described the achievement as...
Making Sense of the Arab State – Book Review
Overview of the Book’s Purpose and Structure
Making Sense of the Arab State is a book edited by Heydemann & Lynch. The authors of the...
New ECOWAS Headquarters: China Continues Sharing Unique Diplomacy With Africa
China's Belt and Road Initiative has expanded significantly over the last several years in Africa and has cut across different sectors. Beijing has a...
The Revolutionary Guards and the Making of Iran’s Iraq Policy
Iran’s policy toward Iraq since the 2003 US invasion has been shaped far more by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps than by Iran’s civilian...
The Trump-Netanyahu Summit and Ankara: Is a Period of “Controlled Chaos” Beginning in the Middle East?
The Trump-Netanyahu summit in Washington in the final days of 2025 was not merely a courtesy visit for the region but the announcement of...
Decoding the Yemen War: The Key Players Behind the Conflict
Yemen's civil war has escalated after a separatist movement backed by the United Arab Emirates gained ground in the south, causing rifts within the...
Why Is the Idea of an “Iranian Deng Xiaoping” Misleading?
Following Israel’s attack on Iran and the activation of the snapback mechanism, Iran’s political and economic conditions have deteriorated day by day. According to...
Syria’s New Leaders Court Alawite Loyalty After Deadly Backlash
Syria’s Alawite community, long associated with the rule of ousted President Bashar al-Assad, has found itself exposed and vulnerable since his fall. Although many...