Middle East & Africa
France’s Recognition of the Moroccan Sahara and Its Implications for Algeria’s Foreign Policy
Currently, France's endorsement of the Moroccan autonomy plan over (Western) Sahara this week follows similar support from Spain in 2022 and recognition of Moroccan...
Somalia’s Road to Democracy. One Person, One Vote Is the Only Way Forward
Somalia is on the verge of a historic event, preparing to hold its first one-person-one-vote election since gaining independence in 1960. This significant occasion...
Tigrayans in Sudan: A Humanitarian Crisis Unfolds
Amid the devastating Tigray genocidal war from 2020 to 2022, tens of thousands of Tigrayans fled their homeland, seeking refuge in neighboring Sudan. They...
Iran’s Next Move: Key to Middle East Escalation Dynamics
A series of successful strikes on commanders of Iranian proxies in Tehran and Beirut have escalated the tensions in the Middle East. The sequence...
The role of the China-Arab Cooperation Forum in the Middle East Crisis
The China-Arab States Cooperation Forum promotes the common positions of both China and the Arab world on the political solution of regional hotspot issues,...
Power Play in Africa: Risch Charts U.S.-Europe Course to Counter China, Russia
In the complex and intricate landscape of global geopolitics, Africa stands as a pivotal region where the collaborative efforts of world powers are essential...
The crucial role of digital transformation for Africa’s future
Ultimately, Africa's immense potential for digital technologies continues driving efforts forward collaboratively to promote economic growth and development. But governments have to create an...
Kenya Protest is a Warning to All East Africans
The recent protest in Kenya has come out as deadly. The protest was triggered by the new taxation bill, which imposes new taxes on...
The Future Geopolitical and Economic Impact of the Assassination of Ismail Haniyeh in Iran
The assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, the chief of Hamas, by Israel in Iran represents a pivotal moment in the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict and broader...
Confederation of Sahel States: What If Everything Goes Right
“Considering our shared goal of an effective fight against terrorism in the Sahel, particularly in the Liptako-Gourma region, we have decided to take a...