Middle East & Africa
Tanzania’s 2025 Elections: AU and SADC Condemn Final Results
Women's empowerment was uniquely exemplified by voting for Samia Suluhu Hassan as the new president of the United Republic of Tanzania in late October...
From Jihadist Battlegrounds to the Oval Office: The Unlikely Journey of Syria’s Sharaa
Ahmed al-Sharaa has transitioned from being an al Qaeda militant to the president of Syria in a remarkable political journey, culminating in his anticipated...
“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...