Middle East and Africa
Spain Stands for Palestine: Europe and the Arab World Continue Watching the Show
Last week, Spain’s PM Pedro Sanchez stated that he had ‘Serious doubt’ about Israel complying with international law amidst its campaign in Gaza. The...
Water Diplomacy Woes in the Persian Gulf: Navigating Water Scarcity in the UAE and Iran
Water crisis in the Persian Gulf presents a multifaceted challenge, as it plays a critical role in climate adaptation and mitigation, environmental damages and...
The Slowly Eroding Armenian Quarter of Jerusalem
The Armenian Quarter of Jerusalem is one of the oldest continuously inhabited sections of the ancient holy city. The Quarter is one of the...
Uncertain Progress: U.S.-Iran Relations and the Nuclear Dilemma
Over the past few weeks, the United States and Iran have taken what can be described as tentative steps toward de-escalating their longstanding tensions....
Collective Punishment as a Violation of International Law : The Case of Israel and Eritrea
In the wake of recent clashes between Eritrean asylum seekers and Israeli authorities, the question of whether returning refugees can be considered a form...
Why Are Amhara Militias Fighting to Keep Their Weapons? It All Boils Down to Lack of Protection
This summer has seen renewed fighting in Ethiopia, which is ongoing in the Amhara region. Stemming from a dispute over disarming regional militias into...
Ethiopia: Conflict and Tensions in the Amhara Region
Ethiopia is considered one of the birthplaces of human civilization, has a vibrant and prosperous history. After thousands of years under the rule of...
Africa-Azerbaijan Relations: The Need for a New Vision
Africa is changing rapidly, and Azerbaijan should take note. Azerbaijan’s relations with African states have traditionally concentrated on humanitarian matters but Africa’s major economies have...
Wagner Group’s Engagements in West Asia and North Africa
Wagner Group’s mutiny against the Russian military establishment and the sudden withdrawal in June 2023 has created chaos in Russia. This leaves analysts of...
A New Scramble for Africa: Superpowers’ Quest for Dominion
The neo-colonial powers of Europe kicked off their tradition of the "Scramble for Africa" policy in the 1880s after finding that the adjacent continent...
The Unseen Threat: Exploring the Araz River’s Radioactive Contamination and Its Implications
The Araz River, alternately known as the Aras River, serves as the lifeblood of many communities along its banks. Winding its way through several...
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Spain Stands for Palestine: Europe and the Arab World Continue Watching the Show
Last week, Spain’s PM Pedro Sanchez stated that he...
Climate change
Loss and Damage Fund: A Step Towards Addressing Climate-Induced Human Rights Issues
As the 28th Conference of Parties or COP-28, takes...
Economy
Pakistan’s Military Extends its Role in Economic Decision-making Through the Special Investment Facilitation Council
June 2023 saw the establishment of the Special Investment...
Central Asia
From Oil to Renewables: Kazakhstan’s Transformative Environmental Journey
In the contemporary geopolitical landscape, Kazakhstan's emerging role as...
Economy
A Budding Partnership: The Growth of Japanese–Bangladeshi Politico-Strategic Ties
On Nov. 11, 2023, the 14.3-km long channel of...
