French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent visits to Djibouti and Ethiopia highlight France’s shifting priorities and evolving strategies in Africa. Against the backdrop of declining influence in...
The potential recognition of Somaliland by the United States represents a watershed moment for the Horn of Africa and global geopolitics. Somaliland’s stability and strategic location...
The U.S. decision to remove the $10 million bounty on Ahmed al-Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, reflects a significant recalibration of Washington’s policy toward...
President-elect Donald Trump’s calls to end the Gaza conflict quickly have introduced a new dynamic to an already fraught situation in the Middle East. His rhetoric,...
A new report by the Counter Extremism Project (CEP) highlights the alarming role of Yemen’s Houthi intelligence apparatus, the Security and Intelligence Service (SIS), in perpetuating...
Kyiv claims responsibility for the targeted killing of Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, accused of ordering widespread use of banned chemical weapons in Ukraine. The assassination of...
Revelations of a covert dialogue between Italian intelligence and Syria’s Assad regime highlight the contradictions in Italy’s foreign policy amid a collapsing Syrian state. Recent allegations...
Tehran’s introspection following the collapse of Bashar Assad’s regime in Syria reflects the Iranian leadership’s preoccupation with ensuring its own survival amid mounting internal and external...
The Somaliland government’s decision to block Liibaan Al-Adala, an influential supporter of newly elected President Abdirahman Irro, from entering Hargeisa reveals emerging political tensions within the...
The reported buildup of Turkish military forces near Kobani, a Kurdish-majority city along the Syria-Turkey border, marks a dangerous turning point in the already volatile Syrian...
Russia’s latest rhetoric, emphasizing the need to prepare for a potential conflict with NATO while intensifying its war in Ukraine, signals a significant escalation in its...
The recent Chinese spy scandal involving Yang Tengbo, or “Chris Yang,” has revealed significant vulnerabilities within the British establishment, exposing systemic flaws in security protocols and...
Ahmed al-Sharaa’s ascent signals a generational shift, but will it drive transformation or perpetuate conflict? Ahmed al-Sharaa, better known as Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, has emerged as...
Can Turkey’s diplomatic efforts hold against regional complexities and shifting alliances in the Horn of Africa? The Turkish-brokered Ethiopian-Somalian joint declaration has generated cautious optimism, but...
Southern Africa’s $45M Military Depot: A Strategic Move Amid Rising Regional Challenges The Southern African Development Community’s (SADC) decision to establish a $45 million military logistics...
The apparent disbandment and retreat of the Fatemiyoun Brigade (Afghan Shiite fighters) and Zainebiyoun Brigade (Pakistani Shiite fighters) mark a significant blow to Iran’s regional proxy...
Amman on Edge as Syrian Power Vacuum and Iranian Influence Threaten Kingdom’s Stability The fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria has sent shockwaves through neighboring...
Potential military action signals a stark departure from past U.S. policy on Iran. The Wall Street Journal’s report on the Trump administration’s consideration of preemptive strikes...
How Syria’s Captagon trade hastened the downfall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime The downfall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria was sudden and surprising, but one of...
Abuses by Wagner Mercenaries and Armed Groups Spark Concerns for Mali’s Future. The withdrawal of the U.N. peacekeeping mission from Mali in late 2022 has left...