Middle East & Africa
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...
Syria: A Revolution for Justice and a Call for Global Responsibility
Syria, a nation cradled in the cradle of civilization, finds itself at the heart of a tumultuous transformation. From its rich history as a...
Syrian Crisis: A brief history on the failure of diplomacy
Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham declared victory over the Assad regime– calling it the start of a new era in Syria. Assad has fled Damascus. Last...
Somaliland: The Nation the World Won’t Recognize but Can’t Ignore
Authors: Daniel Haile and Will Childers*
Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia since the 1990s, has been a beacon of stability, security, and democratic governance,...
Central Africa Republic Unveils Statue of Russia’s Wagner founder Prigozhin
Central African Republic (CAR) has rekindled its highest commitment and renewed friendship with the Kremlin administration for raising a precious monument in honour of...