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...
OSCE Ministerial Aftermath: Europe’s Hard Choice — Selective or Collective Security?
The return of armed conflict to Europe raises questions about the endurance of the foundations of Europe’s post–Cold War security architecture. For decades, European...
Russia’s Africa Playbook: From Soft Power to Forced Conscription
As we follow Moscow's changing ties to Africa, where trust has become increasingly ambiguous between exploitation and a legitimate relationship, one can never be...
Well-Reasoned Scenarios: Israel, Iran and Nuclear War
“Then fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing.”-Archilochus
At first glance, the June 2025 military operation against Iran carried no risks...
Surrounded by Enemies: Myanmar’s Diplomacy Faces the ICJ Challenge
The ongoing violence in Myanmar's Rakhine region has deep roots, and any unbiased conversation about this issue must be a polyphony of voices, not...