Despite significant losses, Hamas leveraged tunnels, civilian shields, and strategic regrouping to survive Israel’s military campaign. The year-long Israel-Hamas war, ignited by the October 7, 2023,...
President Irro faces internal opposition, entrenched political cultures, and a volatile regional environment as his administration sets its course for governance and diplomacy. Somaliland’s political landscape...
The complexities of a post-Assad Syria and its implications for regional stability and Israeli security. The potential coexistence of Israel and a post-Assad Syria presents a...
Rising attacks by radicalized individuals reignite debates on cultural influences, security gaps, and IS’s global reach. A troubling surge in extremist violence across the United States...
Rising tensions as SSC-Khatumo leader Abdulqadir Ahmed Aw-Ali vows military action to capture Sanaag’s capital; Somaliland faces diplomatic isolation after Ankara Agreement. The leader of SSC-Khatumo,...
Erdogan’s emphasis on Muslim solidarity and anti-colonial rhetoric positions Turkey as a middle power and trusted development partner in Africa amid global rivalries. Turkey’s growing footprint...
British MP Gavin Williamson’s recent push for the United Kingdom to recognize Somaliland as an independent nation marks a significant moment in the long-running debate over...
Washington, D.C., is bracing for an extraordinary series of high-profile events in the shadow of a heightened threat environment following the recent terror attack in New...
The shocking attack in New Orleans on New Year’s Day, carried out by Shamsud-Din Jabbar, has exposed the insidious reach of extremist ideologies and their ability...
Egypt and Jordan, two key players in the Middle East, enter 2025 grappling with the fallout from the collapse of the Assad regime in Syria. Both...
Cairo’s Expanded Role in the African Union Force Signals Broader Ambitions in the Horn of Africa Egypt is significantly expanding its military presence in Somalia as...
Arrests, alleged abductions, and the battle for civil liberties fuel unrest as President William Ruto faces mounting pressure. Kenya’s streets are alive with defiance as citizens...
A year of political upheavals saw dramatic departures of leaders from Rishi Sunak to Sheikh Hasina, reshaping global political landscapes. The year 2024 was marked by...
Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol faces arrest over allegations of insurrection following his controversial martial law declaration. In an unprecedented decision, South Korea’s Seoul Western District...
Israeli spies infiltrated Hezbollah for decades, culminating in Hassan Nasrallah’s assassination and the decimation of the terror group’s operations. Israel’s decades-long infiltration of Hezbollah stands as...
Afghanistan’s Taliban leader enforces stricter gender segregation, barring windows that offer views of spaces used by women. In yet another restrictive measure aimed at reshaping Afghan...
President-elect Donald Trump backs the H-1B visa program for skilled foreign workers, fueling tensions among his supporters and highlighting the divide on immigration policy. President-elect Donald...
Backed by Iran, Houthis emerge as a formidable threat with advanced technology and strategic resilience, posing unique challenges for Israel. As tensions escalate in the Middle...
Senior Taliban leader confirms refuge for TTP militants, escalating cross-border tensions with Pakistan after deadly airstrikes in Afghanistan. The Taliban’s acknowledgment of hosting Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)...
IDF targets Houthi-controlled sites in Sanaa, Hodeidah, and other locations in its most extensive operation, with U.S. intelligence backing. In its most expansive operation yet in...
As tensions rise in the Horn of Africa, Eritrea emerges as a potential U.S. partner to counter regional instability and foreign influence. Eritrea, often labeled Africa’s...
Once allies with shared strategic goals, Pakistan and Afghanistan are now locked in escalating tensions marked by cross-border violence and growing mistrust. The latest incident—a deadly...
The latest breakdown of the undersea power cable between Finland and Estonia adds to a growing list of concerning incidents in the Baltic Sea. While Finnish...
The Azerbaijan Airlines Christmas Day crash near Aktau, Kazakhstan, has left the aviation world reeling. With 38 lives lost and harrowing scenes of survivors emerging from...
In war-torn Yemen, the Houthis have weaponized desperation and terror through an extraordinary tool: the Zainabiyat, an all-female militia tasked with oppressing women and fueling the...
The conflicts between the Isaaq and Ogaden clans in Ethiopia’s Somali Region are emblematic of deeply rooted historical, political, and socio-economic tensions that have evolved into...
The appointment of Jama Mohamoud Egal as the head of the Somaliland National Intelligence Agency (NIA) by the newly inaugurated president, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro, marks...
Analysis: Piracy Revisited – Economic Despair and Illicit Exploitation – The reemergence of Somali piracy along the Indian Ocean is both a tragedy and a cautionary...
Analysis: Diplomatic Shifts, Geopolitical Maneuvering, and the Risks Ahead – President-elect Donald Trump’s assertion that the United States might reclaim control over the Panama Canal marks...
Analysis: Strategic Dilemmas in the Face of Escalating Threats – Mossad Director David Barnea’s recommendation to target Iran directly, rather than focusing solely on the Houthi...
The Christmas market attack in Magdeburg, where at least five people were killed and 200 injured by a car driven by a Saudi refugee, has sent...
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...
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...
The recent decision by the Mogadishu administration to engage the lobbying firm BGR Group at a staggering cost of $50,000 per month epitomizes the ongoing dysfunction...
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...
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...
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...
As Biden Escalates with Long-Range Missiles, Trump Faces the Challenge of Ending the Conflict The Russia-Ukraine war may be entering a pivotal phase as Donald Trump...
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...
France’s far-right leader’s decision to topple the government raises questions about her strategy ahead of 2027. Marine Le Pen, leader of France’s far-right National Rally, has...
Examining the geopolitical motives behind Iran, Turkey, and Qatar’s rhetoric against Israeli actions in Syria Iran and Turkey’s vocal denunciation of Israel’s actions in Syria is...
As Assad’s regime faces collapse, Iran’s influence across the Middle East unravels. For decades, Iran’s “Shia Crescent” has symbolized its ambition to expand influence across the...
Escalating Tensions in Syria Test U.S. Strategies Amid IS Resurgence. As Syria attempts to rebuild after years of civil war, the United States finds itself walking...
As Bashar al-Assad’s regime collapses, the rise of Islamist rebels raises critical questions about the nation’s future governance and stability. The overthrow of Bashar al-Assad marks...
Moscow faces a dilemma as Trump’s potential Ukraine peace proposals threaten to unravel Putin’s long-term strategy. Donald Trump’s potential return to the White House has sparked...
How Qatar’s Influence Surges Across the Middle East Amid Assad’s Collapse and Tehran’s Diminishing Role. The dramatic fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad marks a seismic...
Assad’s weakening grip reignites Syria’s civil war, forcing Israel into a complex geopolitical gamble. The Syrian civil war, rekindled with a surprising rebel offensive on Aleppo,...
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