Middle East & Africa
Is This the End of the Gulf War?
This is not the end of the Gulf War—it is merely an intermission in a much longer struggle. The memorandum may have eased immediate...
A Civilian Façade: Riyadh’s Push to Rebrand Burhan Collapses on His Record
Saudi Arabia is quietly trying to build a civilian political base around Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, according to Africa Intelligence,...
How China Viewed Egypt’s June 30 Revolution and the Fall of the Muslim Brotherhood
China supported Egypt politically and economically following the June 30, 2013 revolution, rejecting interference in its internal affairs and seeking strategic rapprochement. Chinese think...
How the IRGC Could Benefit from U.S. Sanctions Relief
Emerging discussions between Washington and Tehran aim to end their conflict, but there's a major concern: efforts to encourage Iran to comply might strengthen...
The New Test of US-Iran Diplomacy
The 14-point Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Iran deserves cautious support, not celebration. Its most important promise is immediate and...
The US-Iran Memorandum and the Coercion It Leaves in Place
On 17 June, at a dinner hosted by Emmanuel Macron at the Palace of Versailles, Donald Trump put his signature to a memorandum of...
Ethiopia’s National Dialogue Reaches Final Phase Without First Trust
Ethiopia’s National Dialogue Commission has announced that the national conference will begin in Addis Ababa on July 15, 2026. In ordinary diplomatic language, this...
China’s stance on the US-Iran agreement and its terms
Beijing warmly welcomes the peace agreement and memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran, considering it an important step toward de-escalating regional...
The War That Changed the Middle East: Iran’s Rise as a Regional Power
The confrontation between Iran, Israel, and the United States may mark a strategic turning point in Middle Eastern geopolitics. As Tehran moves from a...
US-Iran Nuclear Talks: Key Issues Both Sides Must Resolve for a Deal
Iran and the United States have reached a deal to end their conflicts, which may lead to discussions about Iran's nuclear program. There are...