Middle East & Africa
A Day in Axum’s IDP Centers — Humanity in Crisis
A couple of days ago, I walked through the IDP centers in Axum, and immediately, the reality of the suffering of the IDPs was...
UNSC Resolution 2756: Algeria’s Challenging Stance on Morocco’s Western Sahara
Morocco and Algeria have long suspended their diplomatic relations. After the UN Security Council adopted Resolution No. 2756, the Algerian government and the Polisario...
Impact of Relocating China’s Embassy Near Israeli Mossad HQ on US Security
After the arrival of US President Trump and his victory and return to the White House in Washington, it is expected that Israel will...
Post-BRICS 2024: Geopolitical Challenges, Opportunities and Future Pathways
As already known, BRICS is an association of five major emerging economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. South Africa joined the association...
AU Peace Fund: Forging Partnerships for Sustainable Peace Financing in Africa
The African Union is reinforcing its efforts to secure sustainable funding for African-led peace initiatives that drive long-term stability and growth. Recognizing that peace...
AU Agenda 2063 and Continental Security
At the first ministerial conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum in the southern coastal city of Sochi, seeking to deepen political and business ties...
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...