China Notes Gaza Aid Protests Target Egypt, Not U.S., in Tel Aviv
Chinese think tanks questioned the absence of demonstrations in front of the US embassy in Tel Aviv, despite Washington being the largest supporter of...
El Salvador’s Bukele on Path to Perpetual Power, Say Critics
By Emily Green
There was no shortage of warning signs that El Salvador President Nayib Bukele would attempt to stay in power indefinitely, his critics...
From Peace Project to War Machine: How Putin’s Invasion Transformed the EU
The European Council on Foreign Relations, or ECFR, has published the results of its latest survey, arguing that the EU has become a "war...
Recognizing Palestine as a Sovereign State and Ending Israeli Aggression
In a long-overdue but morally compelling shift in global sentiment, the recognition of the State of Palestine as a sovereign and independent entity is...
The Politics of Music Tourism: How Morocco’s Branding of Gnaoua Music Reinforces Cultural Inequality
“Gnaoua Festival Essaouria: World music, fusion, and living culture. Join us from June 19 to 21, 2025, for a unique edition in Essaouira.”
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Mogadishu Is Not in Tatters, It’s in Transformation
By any serious measure, Mogadishu today is more stable, more vibrant, and more hopeful than it has been in decades. So when The Economist...
The Palestine Distraction: Why Pakistan’s Kashmir Obsession Serves Israel
There is a well-worn rhetorical device deployed from Islamabad to Istanbul, echoed with minor variations across various Muslim-majority capitals: Kashmir is the Palestine of...
Egypt, China and the Future of the Global South
The discussion of the joint Egyptian-Chinese role in enriching the South-South dialogue and leading the developing countries of the Global South, with China as...
Israel’s Actions and the Paradoxical Possibility of a Palestinian State
Historically, nation-states have often been created following disasters. The State of Israel, for example, emerged not only from Zionism's internal motivation but also from...
The Challenges Facing China’s Next Generation of Cadres
In the context of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), the term “ganbu”, usually translated as “cadre”, refers to a party member who occupies a...