Middle East & Africa
Why the U.S. Skipped South Africa’s G20 Summit – and What It Means for Global Politics
In this exclusive interview on G20, an intergovernmental group or association comprising 19 sovereign countries, the European Union, and the African Union, the President...
Will the Middle East see the establishment of a Druze-Christian state?
In the wake of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham’s (HTS) takeover of Syria and the downfall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his regime, Syria’s Druze...
Iran’s Political Shift the Global Impact of Zarif’s Resignation
The unexpected departure of Mohammad Javad Zarif, Iran's Vice-President for Strategic Affairs and a prominent reformer, marks a significant upheaval in the country's political...
Liverpool Club, Egyptian’s exclusive happiness
The iconic song of Liverpool fans, "You Will Never Walk Alone," gained support from over a hundred million Egyptians, significantly greater than the club’s...
B’Tselem in the Crosshairs: Netanyahu Cabinet’s War against Human Rights in Israel
In early 2023, the most far-right cabinet in Israel’s history launched its war for “judicial reforms” to replace democracy with autocracy. In fall 2023,...
Russia Calibrating Guinea-Bissau’s Strategic Partnership
With high anticipation for increased partnership between Russia and Guinea-Bissau has never been stronger since Soviet's collapse. But the the anticipated change to be...
“Close the Gap” or Political Band-Aid? South Africa’s HIV/AIDS Response
In February 2025, the South African government launched the Close the Gap campaign, an ambitious initiative aimed at bridging disparities in HIV/AIDS treatment and ensuring universal...
Trump Maximalist Approach and Iran’s Strategic Calculus
Authors: Murad Ali and Dr Rahat Iqbal*
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calls on President Donald Trump to launch military strikes against Iranian nuclear targets,...
The Plight of Internally Displaced Persons in Tigray: A Humanitarian Crisis
The genocidal war in Tigray, which erupted in November 2020, has triggered one of the most severe humanitarian crises of the 21st century. The...
Trump 2.0: Supercharging the Abraham Accords?
Amid ongoing crises in the Middle East, Donald Trump assumed the US presidency for a second term on January 20, 2025. Among the key...