Middle East & Africa
“Uniting for peace”: Protecting Palestine’s civilians beyond diplomacy
Two months since the New York Declaration on the Two-State Resolution has been adopted and 1 month since the ceasefire deal between Israel and...
Saudi Arabia’s Pre-Trump Gambit: Defining the Price for Ties with Israel
U. S. President Donald Trump has been optimistic about Saudi Arabia potentially normalizing relations with Israel, but this is unlikely to happen during Crown...
“Eyes on Sudan” Must Mean a Clear-eyed View of the SAF as Well as RSF Forces, and a Real Push for Peace
The social media hashtag #eyesonSudan has been trending in recent weeks, no doubt with the underlying message that Sudan deserves the same attention and...
What the Coup in Madagascar Means for Indo- Pacific?
After decades of stable politics, a violent uprising has rocked Madagascar again, leaving the country in the hands of a military junta. The island...
Could Jamal Mustafa Become the Leader of a New Iraq?
On November 5, 2025, Reuters published an article describing former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki as a potential kingmaker in Iraq's parliamentary elections slated for...
Syria’s Bedouins Lose Hope of Returning Home After Southern Clashes
In July, there was significant sectarian violence in Syria's southern Sweida province. The Sbeih family describes being taken by Druze gunmen and held with...
The Geopolitics of Ports: Re-evaluating Economic Interdependence in the Horn of Africa
When Ethiopia’s prime minister revived his call for sea access in early 2024, regional headlines lit up overnight. It was not just about trade...
Iraq’s Pivotal Vote: Power, Iran, and the Future of the U.S. Presence
Iraqis will vote for a new parliament on November 11, which is important for Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and reflects the views of...
Sudan’s Islamist-militarist revanchists prioritise their interests over a just peace
The diplomatic gloves came off in Port Sudan last month as General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan’s regime lashed out at the EU Council, accusing it...
Deportation to Africa: From a Dream of Global Powerhouse to US Criminal Dumping Ground
“This flight took individuals so uniquely barbaric that their home countries refused to take them back”, - US Homeland Security Department Assistant Secretary Tricia...