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Why the US and Israel Are Watching Egypt-China Ties After Xi’s Visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Cairo represents a major strategic step that is reshaping the balance of power in the Middle East and...
China’s GERD Leverage: Can Beijing Broker a Deal Between Egypt and Ethiopia?
The People's Republic of China possesses a broad network of geopolitical and economic interests in the Horn of Africa, a region of vital importance...
Is the Horn of Africa Becoming the Next Front in the Middle Eastern Power Competition?
The Red Sea no longer separates the Middle East from Africa. It increasingly connects their security problems. Across the Horn of Africa, ports,...
Allies but not Equals: American Weapon Diplomacy at Play
Authors: Ahmad Ibrahim and Amna Hashmi*
In George Orwell's Animal Farm, the ruling commandment “all animals are equal” survives the revolution word for word. Only...
Can a US–Saudi Nuclear Deal Reshape the Middle East Without Israeli Normalization?
For years, Washington hoped it could reach one big deal with Saudi Arabia. The United States would strengthen rits security relationship with Riyadh and...
Is Central Asia Finally Breaking Free from Russia’s Strategic Shadow?
For decades, geography gave Russia an enormous advantage in Central Asia. Much of the region's trade with Europe travelled north through Russian territory, while...
The Atlantic–Pacific Bridge: From Magellan to Panama to a New Era of Connectivity
For centuries, the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans were separated not only by distance but also by geography. Before the construction of the Panama Canal,...
The Malacca Dilemma and China’s Response
The idea of the Malacca Dilemma was first presented in 2003 by Hu Jintao, then China's president, to illustrate a major strategic issue facing...
One Spark, Many Streets: The Transnational Mechanics of Asia’s Gen-Z Revolts
Back in May, India’s Chief Justice Surya Kant likened the country’s unemployed youth to cockroaches. The targeted generation, perhaps more politically adept than Mr....
Why Israel Is Alarmed by China’s Growing Military Ties With Egypt
Chinese President Xi Jinping's historic visit to Egypt (in early September 2026) is closely linked to the modernization and expansion of the Egyptian Armed...