Harnessing Somalia’s Private Sector for National Development and Economic Stability
Somalia stands at a pivotal juncture in its history. After decades of conflict and instability, the nation is gradually moving towards peace and reconstruction. A…
In the Name of Faith: Extremism’s grip on Pakistani Society
In recent years, the rise of extremism in Pakistan has become an increasingly pressing concern, posing a significant threat to the country’s stability and social…
Somalia and Somaliland: A Complex Relationship in the Horn of Africa
The relationship between Somalia and Somaliland is one of the most intricate and pivotal dynamics in the Horn of Africa. Rooted in historical, political, and…
The Global Education Crisis Must Be Addressed Today to Build a Better Tomorrow
We are facing a global education crisis. In all, 250 million children are out of school worldwide. On the frontlines of the world’s worst humanitarian…
Debunking VOA’s Misinformation on Somalia’s Fight Against Extremism
Recent reports, such as the one from VOA titled “Al-Shabab Reverses Somali Force Gains, Is Working With Houthis in Somalia,” paint a misleading picture of…
Trump’s Second Term: A Boon for China’s Dominance in Africa?
As the U.S. presidential elections loom, Africa finds itself at a critical juncture, potentially shaped by a second term under Donald Trump. Drawing from the…
The Petroyuan is Born: Saudia Arabia Joins the mBridge CBDC Transfer System
The Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) revolution is beginning in earnest as Saudi Arabia becomes a full member of the mBridge project. Saudi Arabia joining…
Thinking the unthinkable: Israeli occupation instead of a ceasefire
A former Israeli hostage negotiator suggests Hamas may be willing to shift the paradigm in Gaza ceasefire negotiations. The problem is that Israel is not…
Socialists still hold “key” position in EU parliament
Notwithstanding the drama in France, where President Macron has responded to Marine Le Pen’s Rassemblement Nationale coming first in the European elections by calling an early national election,…
Fostering Peace in Northern Nigeria: Ambassador Carson’s Diplomatic Endeavors
In the sometimes complex landscape of international relations, few challenges demand more nuanced and sustained attention than the pursuit for stability in regions affected by…
The millenary tradition of Xi Jinping’s thinking and the China-EU disputes
The 70th anniversary of the promulgation of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence is a big event for the international community. It is also of…
World's most turbulent flights have been revealed with European paths featured in the top 10
The world's most turbulent flights have been revealed with two short-haul European flights being featured on the list. The data follows a recent Singapore Airlines…
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Iraq’s “Development Road”: Rough Terrain Ahead
Meeting in Baghdad on April 22, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia‘ al-Sudani and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the latter making his first visit to…
It’s Not Biden V. Trump For America It’s Life V. Death For The Planet
Both of the major parties in the United States have now officially declared “presumptive” presidential candidates for the 2024 election. It has never been more…
Veto Sparks Space Diplomacy – Modern Diplomacy
In the ever-evolving arena of international diplomacy, recent events at the United Nations have brought to light a critical impasse: Russia’s veto of a resolution…
Nuclear Command Authority and the U.S. Presidential Election
“The terrible ifs accumulate.” Winston Churchill An Overlooked “If” Until the eleventh hour of his incoherent presidency, Donald J. Trump held effectively unchecked nuclear command…
The Middle East totters on the edge of a cliff
Multiple overt and covert wars have pushed the Middle East to the edge of a cliff. Increased tension between Iran and Israel complicates efforts to…
Japan’s Growing Imports of Weapons:Facing a New Threat Matrix
According to a recent report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, Japan’s arms imports surged by 155% in the 2019-2023 period compared to the…
Why Haiti Turning the Corner also Chalks Up a Win for Caribbean Regionalism
According to some observers, Haiti is on the verge of becoming a failed state. Left unchecked—to paraphrase Enlightenment-era philosopher Immanuel Kant—prevailing national-level political discord qua dysfunction could…