Middle East & Africa
Egypt, China and the Future of the Global South
The discussion of the joint Egyptian-Chinese role in enriching the South-South dialogue and leading the developing countries of the Global South, with China as...
Israel’s Actions and the Paradoxical Possibility of a Palestinian State
Historically, nation-states have often been created following disasters. The State of Israel, for example, emerged not only from Zionism's internal motivation but also from...
Recognizing “Palestine”: A Disregard for Authoritative International Law
The long-simmering issue of Palestinian statehood is back on the front burner. Recently, over one-third of British Parliament members signed a letter urging Prime...
Israel’s Project for Regime Change in Iran
At dawn on June 12, 2025, Israel launched a military offensive against Iran. This attack coincided with Reza Pahlavi’s televised call on Iran International...
Regional Diplomacy Confronts the Weaponisation of Trade Routes
Authors: Othon A. Leon & David Oliver*
The Red Sea, particularly the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, has evolved as one of the world's most hazardous maritime...
Tanzania’s Economic Shift: The Role of Chinese Investment and Infrastructure
In recent decades, the partnership between the United Republic of Tanzania and the People's Republic of China has strengthened remarkably. Through trade agreements, development...
Double Standard Between Russia–Ukraine and Israel–Palestine: Is This About Religion?
The conflict between Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Palestine shows that there are differences in the application of sanctions provided by different countries and international organizations. Conflicts...
After ‘Operation Midnight Hammer’: Israel at the Crossroads of Complexity
Nearly a month has passed since the United States launched Operation Midnight Hammer, a precision strike against Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. What began as a...
Israel’s Conservative Counter-Revolution
After its far-right election victory in late 2022, the Netanyahu cabinet’s newly-appointed justice minister, Yariv Levin, claimed that “judicial activism” had ruined public trust...
Gaza: A Genocide in Plain Sight and the World’s Deafening Silence
The Gaza Strip, once densely populated and impoverished, now stands as a tragic emblem of one of the 21st century’s gravest humanitarian crises. Since...