U.S. House Blocks GOP Effort to Shield Trump Tariffs from Challenge
The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly rejected a Republican-backed attempt to block legislative challenges to President Donald Trump’s tariffs, in a 217–214 vote that...
European Union’s Stage: From Crisis to Strategic Renewal
Right now, the European Union is in a position not unlike the Gran Teatro Cervantes in Tangier. Built in 1913 as a cultural landmark...
The Only Way to Contain Iran is the One We Abandoned
Iran is one of the most sanctioned countries in the world, alongside Russia. The country has been subjected to all kinds of comprehensive and...
ECOWAS Commission Extends Regional Integration Strategy Until 2027
After an extensive high-level consultation, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS Commission) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have agreed to extend...
How China’s ‘20+20’ University Pact with Africa Is Shaping Egypt’s Defense and 2026 Education Strategy
China launched the “20+20 China-Africa University Cooperation Plan” in 2010 (later activated) to connect 20 leading Chinese universities with 20 prominent African universities. The...
Securing Information Integrity and Countering Disinformation in West Africa Through Media Training
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, through its Directorate of Communication, has taken diverse measures to counter disinformation while further sustaining...
Tarique Rahman’s Return Puts Bangladesh on the Brink of a Political Reset
Background
After nearly 20 years in exile, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Tarique Rahman has re-emerged at the centre of Bangladeshi politics, with opinion polls...
China Poised to Edge Out India for Influence in Bangladesh
China's influence in Bangladesh is expected to increase following the ouster of Indian-backed leader Sheikh Hasina, particularly after the elections set for February 12,...
China Sharpens Taiwan Rhetoric, Backs Reunification Forces
Background
China has stepped up its political and military language toward Taiwan, reiterating its claim over the self-governed island and warning against any move toward...
Macron Sounds Alarm on U.S. Ties, Calls for EU Power Reset
French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that Europe should prepare for renewed friction with the United States, arguing that a temporary easing of tensions...