Leaders call for mutual respect and win-win cooperation as they seek stability in bilateral relations. Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump underscored their...
President-elect Trump vows to extend TikTok’s lifeline, raising questions over national security and US-China tech tensions. TikTok’s US operations have narrowly avoided a complete shutdown after...
A strategic move in the Horn of Africa to safeguard U.S. interests The U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Countering the Chinese Communist Party has taken...
TikTok halts access in the U.S. hours before a ban takes effect, while Trump signals possible talks to restore the app. TikTok went dark in the...
Taiwan faces shrinking military numbers, with recruitment challenges compounded by China’s aggression and demographic pressures. Taiwan’s military is facing a critical juncture as declining troop numbers...
A pivotal agreement pauses fighting, facilitates hostage releases, and paves the way for increased humanitarian aid in Gaza. Israel’s Cabinet approved a ceasefire agreement with Hamas...
Prominent Somaliland advocate and ex-diplomat Tibor Nagy returns to the State Department in a broader temporary role, pausing public commentary on African affairs. Former US Assistant...
Trump’s second term may focus on countering China in Africa, economic engagement, and geopolitical shifts amid changing narratives about Western influence. As Donald Trump prepares to...
Bold plans for polar trade routes, resource acquisitions, and curbing China’s Arctic ambitions signal Trump 2.0’s aggressive global strategy. President-elect Donald Trump’s musings about acquiring Canada,...
Preemptive action against Iran’s nuclear program could secure Middle East stability and global security. Donald Trump’s return to the presidency presents a rare chance to reshape...
Trump’s return could reshape U.S. foreign policy, with a focus on Middle East normalization, Iran containment, and economic priorities. President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White...
Outgoing National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan calls for continuity in U.S. strategy to counter China and North Korea. As the Biden administration prepares to hand over...
U.S. President-elect Trump’s remarks on acquiring Greenland spark geopolitical tensions, as Russia asserts Arctic interests and Europe calls for sovereignty respect. Greenland, a vast Arctic territory...
From megadams in Tibet to solar stations in space, China’s ambitious energy projects signal its drive to lead in renewable energy innovation. China is pushing the...
As the ageing population outpaces the caregiving workforce, China pioneers humanoid robots to provide companionship, monitor health, and even mimic loved ones. Faced with an ageing...
How Somaliland’s strategic position is attracting Israeli and Emirati interest amid rising regional tensions and global power plays. Somaliland’s geostrategic significance has placed it at the...
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...
French President Emmanuel Macron’s support for Ethiopia’s pursuit of sea access marks a significant diplomatic shift in the Horn of Africa, with implications for regional stability,...
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...
Despite urgent calls to reduce emissions, rising coal consumption in China, India, and Indonesia underscores the challenge of transitioning to cleaner energy. The International Energy Agency...
The dismissal of lawyer Christine Lee’s legal case against MI5 underscores the intensifying scrutiny over alleged Chinese interference in British politics and highlights the broader tensions...
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...
By: Mahad Ahmed Maritime Security Specialist mahaddayr@gmail.com Somaliland has adopted an inclusive approach to maritime security and economic cooperation, engaging major global powers such as the...
Preparing for rising threats from the China-Iran-Russia-North Korea axis ahead of Trump’s return to the White House President Joe Biden has approved a classified national security...
Taiwan Monitors Intensified Chinese Military Activity Amid Rising Tensions Tensions in the Taiwan Strait have escalated as Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense reported the detection of...
Pirates demand ransom after turning on the Chinese crew they were contracted to safeguard, raising fears of a resurgence in Indian Ocean piracy. Somali pirates hijacked...
Rampant mining by Chinese firms devastates local communities and evades regulation, fueling discontent in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Democratic Republic of the Congo...
Taiwan Reports Surge in Chinese Naval Activity, Signaling Escalation of Tensions. Taiwan’s defense ministry has raised the alarm over a significant increase in Chinese military activity...
US Africa Command faces strategic crossroads under Trump’s foreign policy priorities and rising global competition. The future of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) hangs in...
By Mahad Ahmed Maritime Security Specialist The unrecognized yet ambitious Republic of Somaliland is quietly setting a precedent in maritime security and global economic diplomacy. As...
Why Somaliland Deserves Recognition. Somaliland is positioning itself as a strategic and economic hub, with its Berbera Port at the forefront of this transformation. This article...
The United States government has revealed that a large-scale hacking operation attributed to a Chinese state-linked group, known as Salt Typhoon, has compromised global telecommunications networks....
President-elect Donald Trump’s recent threats to impose 100% tariffs on BRICS nations over their perceived challenge to the U.S. dollar underscore a brewing global financial conflict....
The European Commission is planning significant reductions in staffing across its global network of embassies, focusing its resources on countries deemed strategically critical. This move, prompted...
Paraguay’s steadfast commitment to maintaining diplomatic ties with Taiwan, despite increasing Chinese influence in Latin America, underscores the nation’s prioritization of principles over economic expediency. Paraguayan...
The recent severing of two critical undersea cables in the Baltic Sea has ignited suspicions of sabotage, raising alarms about the vulnerabilities of global digital infrastructure...
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares for a potential return to the White House, speculation intensifies over the trajectory of U.S.-Africa relations. Tibor Nagy, former Assistant Secretary...
The United States and Japan are finalizing plans to deploy advanced missile systems along Japan’s Nansei island chain, a strategic move aimed at countering a potential...
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense reported the detection of a Chinese balloon over waters northwest of the island on Sunday evening, marking the first such sighting...
As President Joe Biden’s administration enters its final two months, the United States is intensifying its financial, military, and diplomatic backing for Ukraine in its struggle...
President Joe Biden faces the challenge of reassuring international partners uncertain about the trajectory of U.S. foreign policy as Donald Trump, with his assertive “America First”...
Reports that up to 8,000 North Korean troops could soon join the conflict in Ukraine on Russia’s side have stirred alarm among international leaders and raised...
The specter of Elon Musk’s alleged interactions with Russian President Vladimir Putin continues to stir unease within U.S. national security circles, where concerns have mounted about...
The U.S. Treasury Department has finalized a rule, effective January 2, 2024, prohibiting U.S.-based investors from participating in transactions that could bolster China’s advancement in critical...
The recent breach of U.S. telecommunications systems by hackers linked to China has sparked significant concerns over potential foreign interference in the upcoming U.S. presidential election....
U.S. intelligence officials have warned of increasing efforts by foreign adversaries, particularly Russia, Iran, and China, to sow discord and potentially incite violence. The declassified assessment...
The United States has imposed new trade restrictions on more than two dozen companies and entities, citing their involvement in supporting weapons and drone programs in...
The establishment of a Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT) to enforce sanctions on North Korea has sparked concerns over its legitimacy, as it operates outside the...
Taiwan has pledged a total of $24 million to support critical sectors in Somaliland, further solidifying ties between the two diplomatically unrecognized states. Of this amount,...
With less than a month before U.S. voters head to the polls, intelligence officials are sounding alarms about an intensifying wave of disinformation efforts from adversarial...
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