Africa: Resetting Development Agenda
Under the auspices of the African Union leadership, African leaders convened in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union...
From Tigray to the Sahel: The AU’s Detachment Is Fuelling Africa’s Security Collapse
African leaders are gathered in Addis Ababa this week for the African Union’s annual summit, meeting inside one of the safest capitals on the...
Why is Germany Rearming, Again?
It would appear that the European Union—or at least Germany anyway—has, finally, found something they and much of the rest of the world can...
Referendum and Revolution: Can Bangladesh Vote Its Way Out of Crisis?
Introduction
On February 12th 2026, the world witnessed a historic moment in Bangladesh’s political development: its first post-uprising general election at the same time as...
From nukes to the economy: Decoding North Korea’s Ninth Party Congress
North Korea is set to hold the Ninth Congress of the ruling Workers' Party this month, which is a major political event for assessing...
Ramadan: A Test of Conscience in Jerusalem
For decades, Jerusalem rested on a fragile balance, sustained not by force but by inherited practices, recognised limits, and a shared ethic of restraint....
Can the Military Force Solve a Political Problem? Pakistan’s 77-Year Balochistan Crisis
On January 31, coordinated attacks across nearly a dozen cities in Balochistan killed more than 30 civilians and 18 law enforcement personnel. The Baloch...
Saudi-UAE Rivalry Overshadows African Union Summit
A feud between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is overshadowing the African Union summit, as many African leaders aim to avoid...
Europe’s Push to ‘Think Big Again’ Is Testing the Limits of Unity
The informal EU leaders’ summit at Alden Biesen was presented as a discussion about competitiveness. In practice, it laid bare a more uncomfortable truth:...
The revival of Japanese militarism: A crisis or an opportunity for China?
The historic gains made by Japan's ruling coalition in this election have determined the country's path toward self-armament and the revival of militarism. If...