Middle East & Africa
The Gulf Monarchies and the Multifaceted Security Challenges They Face
In an era defined by both traditional and non-traditional security threats, the Gulf Arab states face an unprecedented matrix of challenges, from Iran’s military...
The Role of The African Union and Agenda 2063 in Paving the Future of Africa
Authors: Harsh Mahaseth and Aryaman Keshav*
The African Union (AU) was established in 2002 to succeed the Organization of African Unity (OAU) with a new...
Why Are African States Joining BRICS?
Geopolitical changes and the reconfiguration of economic architecture towards the Global South, under the rapidly-growing influence of BRICS+ (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South...
Interview with Dr Steinbock on his book, The Fall of Israel
Dr Steinbock’s new book The Fall of Israel is a stunning look at the longstanding forces undermining the state of Israel and the lives...
African Women’s Contributions to Peace and Security in the Great Lakes Region
The African Union (AU) recognizes that women's participation and leadership must be considered a primary element in the quest for peace and security on...
India, Africa, and the AfCFTA
"India is a trusted and closer partner in the journey to make Africa a future global powerhouse under Agenda 2063", India Prime Minister, Narendra Modi at...
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and PM Abiy Ahmed Ali: The Anatomy of the Conflict
The relationship between the Ethiopian Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed Ali, and the newly reelected president of the Federal Government of Somalia on May 15th,...
Israel at ‘Seven-front’ War: Ramifications for the Middle East
Almost one year of Hamas-Israel’s local conflict has now evolved into a multi-front war. In the words of Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel is...
The Current Escalation of War in the Middle East: Israel and Lebanon, A Stand with Lebanon and Palestine
The Middle East, a region that has long been the epicenter of global conflicts, is once again witnessing a dangerous escalation of violence. The...
Iran-Saudi Arabia Proxy War
Since the period of the Cold War, proxy warfare has been a common phenomenon involving major powers coming into indirect military confrontations in a...