Middle East & Africa
America: Israel’s Proxy Force in the Middle East
In Politics Among Nations, Hans Morgenthau—one of the founding fathers of realist political theory—cites the Crimean War (1853–1856), in which Britain and France went...
The Influence and Role of Social Media in Tanzania’s 2025 General Elections
As Tanzania nears its 2025 general elections, the event marks a crucial moment for citizens to actively shape the country’s political future. Formed through...
Gaza Bleeds: A Call for Humanity, Justice, and a Sustainable Peace
Unfortunately, the bloodshed has not reached an end in Gaza!
By any measure of morality, international law, or simple human decency, what is happening in...
Will Iran Bend on Transfer in New Nuclear Talks?
The Iranian nuclear negotiations with Europe and the United States from 2000 to 2025 represent one of international relations' most intricate diplomatic dossiers. These...
How Sudan became a battleground for West Asian proxy war
In the recent weeks there are various reports that mention the recent advances made by Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) against Paramilitary Rapid Support Forces...
The stakes of the new crisis between Algeria and the AES regimes
On the night of March 31 to April 1, 2025, the Algerian Ministry of Defense announced that it had shot down a Turkish Bayraktar...
Korea’s Rice Belt vs. China’s BRI: The Africa Play
My analysis of South Korean relations with Egypt and a comparison with China, my academic and research specialty, comes as Egypt and South Korea...
Marx Was Right, but So Was Jesus: Sunday Rituals Through Bourdieu, Marx, and the Postcolonial Lens
In post-apartheid South Africa, where class divides remain entrenched and youth unemployment persists at staggering levels, religious practice among young people offers a revealing...
Europe’s Continued Silence Amid the Ongoing Gaza Crisis
In recent months, the Gaza Strip has once again witnessed a renewed wave of violence, spearheaded by Israel with the open support of the...
We Say Zimbabwe Now, Don’t We?
On April 18, Zimbabwe celebrated its 45th independence anniversary. Their independence in 1980 came with mixed emotions and resulted in a country still divided...