Middle East & Africa
Syria’s Past, Present, and Future: A Call for Unity and Stability
Syria, a land steeped in history and cultural richness, has long been a pivotal player in the Middle East. Situated at the crossroads of...
Dehumanizing Human Beings in Gaza: The Devastating Impact of war on Palestinian Health
Each individual’s health is influenced by a complex interplay of biological and social factors that shape its personal growth. When political stability is highly...
Tehran’s Gamble: The Cost of Proxies and Isolation
Besides Israel, two powerful players are dominating the Middle East, Iran and Saudi Arabia, orbiting in contrasting domestic and regional goals, although being authoritarian...
Syria’s New Reality: A Nation at a Crossroads
The fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime has once again pushed Syria into an era of uncertainty. After decades of rule, a swift rebel offensive...
China’s Military Intervention in Africa
Africa has become a critical arena for China's military and security strategy beyond its border. The establishment of the PLA overseas base in Djibouti...
Rumble in the Diplomatic Jungle: Voices of the Congo on sovereignty, security, and diplomatic identity
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has a long and complex history that intersects deeply with the development and history of the United...
Syria’s Uncertain Future
The world watched Sunday as Bashar al-Assad, the brutal leader who ruled over Syria for 24 years, was driven out by rebel forces. The...
Why Pastoralism Matters More Than Ever for the Sahel and West Africa’s Future
Authors: Mohamed Ould El-Ghazaouani, Mahamat Idriss Déby, Ousmane Diagana*
Today, more than ever, we must turn our attention to pastoralism across the Sahel and West...
Diplomatic Relations between Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan: The Nile Dispute
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), located 25 miles from Ethiopia's border with Sudan, marks the start of a new chapter in the disputed...
Resurgence of Syrian Civil War: Conflicting Interests and its Consequences
The Syrian civil war, which began 13 years ago during the Arab Spring, escalated into a devastating conflict involving local factions, extremists groups and...