Why do African agencies struggle against terrorism? It's not just tech or funds—it's mistrust, political control, poor coordination, and outdated methods in a fast-moving, borderless fight.
75 years after the Schuman Declaration, can Africa adopt its pragmatic model? A project-based path to integration could be ECOWAS’s key to jobs, resilience, and lasting peace.
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**Eager to host U.S.-Iran talks, the UAE blew its shot by dispatching hawkish Gargash with Trump’s ultimatum. Tehran snubbed the gesture, opting for Oman’s quiet diplomacy instead.**
Cold War espionage wasn't always black and white. Mossad and the KGB—rivals by ideology—sometimes shared secrets, backchannels, and enemies. Realpolitik trumped loyalty in the shadow games of global intelligence.
Algeria, once a non-aligned power, now stands exposed—economically fragile, diplomatically cornered, and clinging to fading alliances. Its model is cracking. Reform is survival. Delay is decay.
Trump’s Gaza Plan—resettling Palestinians in Jordan and Egypt and turning Gaza into a “Riviera”—sparked backlash from Arab allies, deepened mistrust, and opened the door for China’s quiet rise in the region.
As U.S.-Iran nuclear talks resume, deeper tremors stir within: South Azerbaijani Turks, long suppressed, could reshape Iran’s future. Internal borders may shift—quietly, dangerously, and with global consequences.
As China’s influence in the Middle East grows, Gulf nations are strategically hedging their bets. The U.S. must reassert its dominance, balancing security needs with clear boundaries on ties to Beijing.
The Sunni-Shiite divide isn’t just religious—it’s deeply geopolitical. Alliances cut across sectarian lines, shaped by strategic interests, not faith. Religion is a tool, not the driver of power struggles in the Middle East.
Iran's selective Nowruz policies in West Azerbaijan expose its ethnic power play—empowering Kurdish groups while suppressing Azerbaijani Turks—to counter Turkey and manipulate regional tensions.
Trump’s America First weakened U.S. global leadership. China expanded its influence through the BRI and education initiatives. But despite economic gains, it still struggles to improve its image and build real soft power.
Turkey's drones reshape South Asia's battlefield. In May’s India-Pakistan clash, Islamabad deployed 400+ Turkish UAVs—marking a new era of proxy warfare and Ankara’s deepening role in global flashpoints.
Kyiv is leading Europe’s anti-China turn—accusing Beijing of fueling Russia’s war machine and pushing EU allies to confront China’s role. Ukraine’s fight now includes reshaping Europe’s entire view of Beijing.
Trump’s MAGA playbook eyes Canada—trade wars, Arctic tensions, even 51st state talk. Ottawa pushes back with sovereignty claims and infrastructure in Nunavut. Is this economic pressure or veiled expansionism?
Trump’s Gulf tour lands Boeing \$120B+ in deals—part of a bold pivot from China to Middle East allies. But in a world of rising tariffs and shaky supply chains, can the strategy fly?
