Middle East & Africa
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...
Gaza After War: Clashing Visions, Power Struggles, and an Uncertain Future
Although the war in Gaza continues, debates over its aftermath are already intensifying — focusing not only on the challenge of reconstruction but also...
The Fall of Bashar al-Assad: Examining the Reasons and What Happens Next
Bashar al-Assad didn’t lose power in a dramatic instant. No single battle tipped the scales. No shocking betrayal sealed his fate. No decisive political...