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By: Abdulrahman Anwar Research Assistant at the International Affairs Unit Leaders of NATO member states convened at the Hague Summit on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 24–25, 2025, during a time of various global tensions and conflicts, most notably the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian war, which is regarded as the primary threat to NATO countries. The summit’s outcomes […]

Translated By. Abdulrahman Anwar Research assistant in the international affairs unit Editorial Conflicts in the Middle East and Africa are a reflection of the complexity of protracted conflicts, reflecting the way they interact, their duration, the behavior and demands of the actors involved, the conditions each side to settle them, the dynamism that characterizes them, […]

By: Dina Lamloum Coordinator of African Affairs Unit Introduction: The spread of Shiism in Africa has become an increasingly prominent religious phenomenon, with the presence of Shia communities mainly concentrated in West African countries such as Nigeria, Senegal, and Ghana. Since the late twentieth century, Shiism has visibly expanded across the continent, supported by educational, […]

By: Riham Mohamad Researcher at the Middle East Affairs Unit In a remarkable development that reflects a shift in the American position towards increasing Hezbollah’s influence outside the Middle East, Washington announced on May 20 a reward worth “ten million dollars” for anyone who provides information that helps disrupt the party’s financial structure in Latin […]

By: Abdulrahman Anwar Research Assistant in the International Affairs Unit Recent periods have witnessed intense diplomatic efforts to end the Russian-Ukrainian war, as this was one of the goals on Trump’s foreign policy agenda during the last presidential elections, as he repeatedly claimed that the war between Russia and Ukraine would never have happened if […]

Prepared by: Menna Salah Researcher at the African Affairs Unit Amid the rapidly shifting geopolitical dynamics in the Horn of Africa, Somaliland is emerging as a political actor striving to redefine its position on the international stage. This comes as American Republican elites show growing interest in the region and engage in discussions over the […]

By: Laila Ahmed (Research Assistant at the International Affairs Unit) “American ships, both military and commercial, should be allowed to travel, free of charge, through the Panama and Suez canals!” Trump posted on Saturday on social media. A post that sparked outrage, condemnation, and even mockery across the globe. His demands although could be labeled […]

By: Abdulrahman Anwar Research assistant in the international affairs unit Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni visited the United States for the second time after visiting Trump in Mar-a-Logo, Florida in Jan 5, 2025 to congratulate him on his inauguration, and they held the first official meeting in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, April 17, 2025, where […]

Prepared by: Amani El-Sorogy Assistant Researcher – Turkish States Studies Program The signing of the defense cooperation agreement between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Somalia in February 2025 marks a significant shift in Azerbaijan’s foreign policy orientation, particularly in its security dimension. Baku has not traditionally been known for its engagement in […]

By: Laila Ahmed (Research Assistant at the International Affairs Unit) Introduction: In a significant escalation of his trade war, President Donald Trump announced sweeping new tariffs on April 2, calling the historic action a “declaration of economic independence.” Trump’s bold attempt to combat unfair trade practices may result in higher pricing for American consumers and […]