Middle East & Africa
Return of Syrians: Myth or Reality? A Shifting Landscape in the Syrian Refugee Crisis
The Syrian civil war, which began in 2011, has resulted in one of the largest and most protracted refugee crises of the 21st century....
Time to Sanction Eritrea – Again
In the Horn of Africa, a dangerous actor continues to operate with impunity. Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki—Africa’s longest-serving and most repressive ruler—has built a...
How Trump is Rewriting the Middle East Playbook
In a commencement address to the U.S. Naval Academy, Vice President JD Vance articulated a novel approach to American foreign policy, endeavoring to distinguish the Trump...
Unfulfilled Promises : Europe’s Joy and the Betrayal of Eritrea in the Wake of Fascist Defeat in World War II.
The Allied victory in World War II (WWII) signaled the end of fascist tyranny across much of Europe. But, even before Europe’s liberation, a...
ECOWAS at 50 Starkly Faces Security Challenges
Within the context of an enduring relationship dating back to May 1975, the establishment of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) as...
Nuclear Deadlock: Will the Iran Deal be Revitalised Again Amidst Geo-Political Tensions?
Formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) – the Iran nuclear deal was once hailed as a pillar of international nuclear...
The Change Cameroon Needs: Youth-Led, Vision-Driven Leadership
Cameroon is known for its vast diversity characterized by over 250 ethnic groups and languages, making it one of the most linguistically diverse countries...
Black Africans in Libya: A Test of Africa’s Conscience and the Deafening Silence of the African Union
In 2025, as the African Union (AU) heralds a bold theme—“Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations”—a silent catastrophe unfolds just...
The Iran Moment in Great Game
The "Great Game" is a phrase for elucidating contestation between great powers. In spite of the fact that the historical roots of the great...
African Union Marks Africa Day 2025 with a Call for Justice, Unity, and Forward Momentum
The African Union commemorates Africa Day 2025 with a renewed call to justice, unity, and shared progress. Speaking on behalf of the African Union...