Middle East & Africa
Taste of Freedom
The recent news of Syria finally being freed from the long-standing civil war, conflict, and Assad regime has called for celebration and relief for...
Why the Middle East Confronts Its Most Perilous Moment in Modern History
As various international actors navigate the evolving dynamics of the Middle East, some have quickly sought to form relationships with Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham —a...
African Union Developing a Ten-Year Comprehensive Agriculture Programme (2026-2035)
For three working days, 9th –11th January 2025, in the Speke Resort Conference Centre in Uganda's capital, Kampala, the African Union Commission (AUC) will...
We Came, We Saw, We Failed: Libya’s Descent into the Flintstone Age
Libya stands as a sobering testament to the catastrophic consequences of military intervention in Africa, where regime change by outside powers births chaos rather...
Guantanamo 2.0? Why Somalia Must Reject Ethiopia’s Push for a Dangerous Lease
In 1903, a deal was struck between the United States and Cuba that would leave an enduring mark on international relations. The agreement gave...
Fulfilling Broken Promises: Building a Semiautonomous Region in Sunni Iraq
Systemic Failures: Marginalization of Sunni Arabs in Iraq
Iraq's political, social, and economic failures of the last 21 years are deeply rooted in one stark...
Redefining Allies: How Africa’s Rise Demands a New U.S. Strategy
American elections capture global attention, with audiences worldwide closely following each twist in the presidential race. Beyond domestic topics like the economy and immigration,...
Beyond Ceasefires: Transforming the Israel-Palestine Stalemate
For decades, the Israel-Palestine conflict has remained one of the world's most persistent and polarising disputes. This deeply entrenched issue has defied countless peace...
Shaping Alliances: U.S. Political, Military, and Diplomatic Engagement with Israel Since 1990
The United States is the first country which had recognized the independence of Israel in 1948, after its announcement of statehood. From that instant...
New Rulers of Syria and the Challenges of Building a State
What happened in Syria cannot be summarized as the fall of the ruling regime and the rise of another, due to Syria’s importance in...