Middle East & Africa
Syria and the Levant: Building Stability Amidst Shifting Ambitions
The Levant has long been a stage upon which the drama of history has unfolded- a region where empires collided, faiths converged, and civilizations...
Trump 2.0 and Palestinians: From Reversal to Repression and Deportations
In my new book, The Fall of Israel (2025), I examine the activities of all US postwar administrations regarding the Israelis and Palestinians. The...
Applying Raimo Vayrynen’s Model of Conflict Transformation to the Angolan Civil-War
Raimo Varynen’s conflict transformation model is somehow similar to the Jp Lederachs model except for minor differences. The model revolves around four major divisions:
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Iraq on Edge: The Regional Fallout from Syria’s Unraveling
The abrupt collapse of the Assad regime in Syria has sent shockwaves across the region, placing Iraq on high alert. As Syria embarks on...
The Israel-Hamas Ceasefire: A Fragile Pause or a Path Toward Peace?
The long overdue ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, brokered on January 15, 2025, represents a momentous diplomatic development in an ongoing conflict that...
Sudan at the Crossroads: A Geopolitical Powder Keg with Global Implications
Sub-Saharan Africa and the Sahel, as well as the Horn of Africa, are currently experiencing rapid and significant changes that pose challenges at regional,...
Tunisia’s Revolution 14 Years On: The Arab Spring’s Legacy of Hope
Fourteen years after the eruption of Tunisia's revolution, the echoes of the Arab Spring continue to reverberate across the region. The self-immolation of Mohamed...
A New Chapter in Iran’s Internet Policy: Hope or Mirage?
For the first time in its history, Iran has taken a tangible step toward lifting longstanding internet restrictions, signaling a potential turning point in...
Rape as a Weapon of War? Gendered Genocide Analysis in the Darfur Conflict
Gendercide refers to a genocidal event that specifically highlights gender-specific patterns of elimination. Gendercide is often studied in terms of its impact on men,...
Russia Offers Central African Republic Security Guarantee and Broader Economic Partnership
The Central African Republic (CAR) delegation, headed by Faustin-Archange Touadéra was in Moscow to discuss the status and development of bilateral relations with President...