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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...
Senator Rubio’s nomination as Secretary of State signals a toughened U.S. foreign policy on China, with a focus on human rights, trade, and national security. Senator...
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...
Rare earths, Treasury holdings, and the high-stakes game of economic retaliation. Donald Trump’s proposed steep tariffs on Chinese goods could ignite a devastating trade war with...
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...
Beijing adopts U.S.-style extraterritoriality and sanctions, escalating global economic warfare through its latest export control regulations. China’s implementation of its revamped Export Control regulations on December...
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....
China has escalated its trade tensions with the United States by imposing bans on the export of critical minerals, including gallium, germanium, antimony, and other high-tech...
The Biden administration has implemented stricter export controls targeting China’s semiconductor industry, aiming to restrict access to advanced chip-making technologies and high-bandwidth computer memory crucial for...
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...
Three U.S. citizens, long imprisoned in China under accusations Washington deemed unjust, were en route home late Wednesday, a diplomatic milestone following years of persistent negotiations....
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...
China further expanded its space capabilities on Monday with the successful launch of two high-resolution radar satellites from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China....
China announced on Friday that it would extend visa-free entry to citizens of nine additional countries. The move, effective November 30, aims to attract more tourists...
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”...
China has signaled strong support for Myanmar’s military leadership as clashes intensify along the nations’ shared border. Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday reaffirmed Beijing’s backing...
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....
The resurgence of the term “Axis of Evil” to describe China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran signals growing concern in Washington about the deepening ties between...
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...
Overcrowding at detention centers across China has become a growing concern, with reports surfacing on Chinese social media of packed cells and deteriorating living conditions. This...
The partnership between Taiwan and Somaliland is emblematic of two territories navigating the complex landscape of international diplomacy, each seeking recognition and stability in a world...
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...
In a new report released by Microsoft, cybercriminal networks in Russia, China, and Iran are increasingly collaborating with authoritarian governments to launch cyberespionage and hacking campaigns...
Tensions between Taiwan and China have escalated once again as Taiwan reported the movement of a Chinese aircraft carrier group near its southern waters on Sunday....
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,...
China is set to issue special bonds as part of a sweeping effort to stabilize its ailing economy, marking one of the most substantial support measures...
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday issued a stern warning to China, urging restraint and caution amid escalating tensions surrounding Taiwan. Blinken’s remarks followed...
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...
Chinese cyber espionage breaches U.S. telecom networks handling wiretap data, fueling fears of intelligence theft and global cybersecurity vulnerability. Chinese hackers reportedly infiltrated the networks of...