Prabowo’s ‘Anti-Western’ Rhetoric: Decoding Indonesia’s Multi-Alignment Strategy
As Prabowo Subianto assumed office as Indonesia’s President on October 20, 2024, his inaugural speech set a tone of anti-colonialism, sovereignty, and self-sufficiency that...
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...
U.S. Election Surprise and the Private Lives of Two Presidents
The election is over in the U.S. and a new president has been elected. This time the polls had two candidates in a virtual...
What Harriet Tubman Could Have Taught Kamala Harris
Wikipedia says the following about the great Harriet Tubman.
“Harriet Tubman (born Araminta Ross, c. March 1822 – March 10, 1913) was an American abolitionist and...
Kosovo’s North: A Victory with Uncertain Consequences
Kosovo's push to control the Serb-majority north has yielded a tactical victory but at a cost as well. While Pristina successfully dismantles the remaining...
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...
Sisi, Trump, and Xi’s cooperation to Label the Muslim Brotherhood a Global Terrorist Group
Political, diplomatic and academic circles in both China and Egypt are anticipating the return of the US President “Donald Trump's administration” to the White...
Trump Wins US Election: Diverse, Conflicting Early Reactions in China
As on domestic issues, three politically distinct and ideologically conflicting early reactions emerged in China to Donald Trump declaring his victory in the 2024...
Europeans ignore the need for migrants at their own peril
When historians look back on pivotal moments that reshaped Europe, they may well choose 2015-16. Not Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, nor the way Covid...
TAZARA: A Key Symbol of Chinese Presence in Africa and the Necessity for Modernization
The Tanzania-Zambia Railway (TAZARA) stands as one of the largest infrastructure projects in Africa and serves as a significant representation of the enduring friendship...