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Somalia’s Oil Deal with Türkiye Is Smarter Than Critics Want You to Believe
Listening to the loudest voices on social media, one might think Somalia has just handed away its oil wealth to Türkiye. No competition, no...
Maintaining Regional Economic Resilience: ASEAN’s Strategic Role amidst Global Challenges
The Bangkok Declaration, 8 August 1967, became the initial formal form of ASEAN commitment. The strategic territory of ASEAN member countries makes this region...
When Justice Sleeps: The Forgotten War on Yemen’s Civilians
Since 2015, a Saudi-led coalition, including the UAE, has been conducting military operations against Houthi rebels in Yemen. This coalition has been accused by...
Why the Repugnance Toward Trump’s Tariff?
When Trump took office in January, the Democrats, political leaders around the world, and especially the mass media were united in portraying a politically...
Tourism and the Maldivian Economy: Fragile Growth, Strategic Risks, and Policy Imperatives
The Republic of Maldives was in the news as the Russian Ambassador to Sri Lanka and Maldives scolded former President Nasheed for publicly supporting...
Made in China, but Not Free in China: Why is TikTok Restricted?
TikTok is a social media app that is extremely popular for its ability to allow users to create and share short videos with a...
Why is demographic renewal taboo in Europe? The Single Biggest Threat to Europe’s Security
Post Scriptum, 20 years’ after
Marking exactly 20 years since the author’s proposal to the OSCE to form a Working Group on Demographic Renewal in...
Cuba’s Hunger Protests: A Reckoning with the Revolution’s Broken Promises
In March 2024, a wave of protests erupted across Cuba, with the epicenter in Santiago de Cuba, where the cries of "¡Comida y electricidad!"—food"...
ECOWAS Turns 50: Dreams Deferred or Destiny Delayed?
Despite its 'overarching' achievements over the past 50 years (half a century) since its establishment, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the...
The Influence and Role of Social Media in Tanzania’s 2025 General Elections
As Tanzania nears its 2025 general elections, the event marks a crucial moment for citizens to actively shape the country’s political future. Formed through...