Middle East & Africa
From Achievements to Opportunities: The Path of China–Egypt Cooperation
China's cooperation with Egypt reflects a new Chinese vision for South-South cooperation, based on equality and non-interference. It reflects Beijing's commitment to advancing cooperation...
Why the U.S. Gaza Governance Proposal Risks Repeating Old Mistakes
The White House’s proposal for a “temporary” governance structure in Gaza, with Donald Trump at the helm of an international supervisory board and Tony...
The Mehter March in Turkish Foreign Policy
The Mehter, which shook enemies with the drums of the Ottoman Empire, is one of the world's oldest military bands. Today, the Mehter still...
As Iran Sanctions ‘Snap Back,’ the West Scrambles for a New Strategy
The re-imposition of U. N. sanctions on Iran, lifted under a 2015 nuclear deal, has prompted Western powers to rethink their strategy for managing...
Iran-Israel Conflict: Expanding Security Dilemma in Middle East
The Middle East has been one of the most sensitive regions, where one event of insecurity and chaos shakes the entire Middle Eastern dynamics...
A ‘New Sudan’: Is Hemedti’s ‘vision’ closer to reality than Burhan’s?
As the world’s pontificators and peacemakers gather over the coming months in their various forums—be those the UN General Assembly or the backrooms of Europe and the United States—to discuss the world’s worst conflict-driven...
All Eyes on Tehran As UN Sanctions Set to Return
A Deal On Fragile Footing:
Iran’s nuclear program has long been the focus of international suspicion. While Tehran insists its activities are peaceful, many countries...
Recognizing Palestine: The Gesture That Changes Nothing—And Everything.
The recent wave of recognition of a Palestinian state by key western nations marks a significant diplomatic shift. Whil over 150 countries have recognized...
As the West Wavers, Where Does China Stand on Palestine?
Political and intelligence circles in Beijing believed that the British and French declarations regarding a Palestinian state reflected the deep frustration felt by the...
The Politics Behind the Tehran–Islamabad–Istanbul Link
The plan to bring back the Tehran–Islamabad–Istanbul rail corridor feels like one of those big regional ideas that’s been floating around for ages but...