Middle East & Africa
Somaliland’s Reaction to Trump’s Victory: Diplomatic Optimism and Strategic Caution
Abstract: Donald Trump’s 2024 re-election presents a potential shift in Somaliland’s diplomatic strategy, blending cautious optimism with strategic engagement. Somaliland, which declared independence from...
War in the Middle East: From Gaza to Lebanon to Iran
What started as an Israeli invasion of Gaza and a “war” between Israel and Hamas has metastasized into a multi-front war between Israel, Iran,...
What Trump’s 2024 Presidency Means for the Horn of Africa
With Donald Trump’s return to the White House in 2024, the Horn of Africa faces new and profound challenges. The Horn views this shift...
Assessing Trump’s Africa Policy in His Second Term
Following his re-election, President Donald Trump's approach to Africa policy in his second term remains a topic of interest. Despite his previous term being...
Sisi, Trump, and Xi’s cooperation to Label the Muslim Brotherhood a Global Terrorist Group
Political, diplomatic and academic circles in both China and Egypt are anticipating the return of the US President “Donald Trump's administration” to the White...
TAZARA: A Key Symbol of Chinese Presence in Africa and the Necessity for Modernization
The Tanzania-Zambia Railway (TAZARA) stands as one of the largest infrastructure projects in Africa and serves as a significant representation of the enduring friendship...
China’s Response Against the Nuclear Program of Iran
“In the unfolding saga of escalating tensions between China and Iran regarding Iran Nuclear Program. While both nations have historically maintained a careful approach,...
Extreme weather patterns in Southern Africa and Its Implications
In response to severe drought, the government of Namibia recently announced to cull 723 wild animals, including elephants and hippopotamuses, to feed 1.4 million...
Why Does Israel’s Security Policy Appear Trapped in a Cycle of Self-Sabotage?
History is replete with instances where political actions, intended to strengthen or resolve conflicts, instead led to unforeseen and often disastrous outcomes. Mikhail Gorbachev’s...
Russia-Africa: Forging Stronger Partnership
Under the aegis of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and Roscongress, the Russia–Africa Partnership Forum will host its highly anticipated first Ministerial...