1.    Understanding the dynamics behind the conflict The Sahel conflict is a complex and ongoing crisis that began in 2012 and which affects millions of people across West Africa. The conflict involves several countries in the region, but current instability is more deeply associated with the Liptako-Gourma region, which includes Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, the countries most affected by …

Leader Kim Jong-Un’s meeting with President Vladimir Putin on 12 September has raised many questions about whether the two countries plan to extend their cooperation to other issues, such as advanced technology for satellites, nuclear-powered submarines and ballistic missiles. It is well known that North Korea is suffering from a serious food crisis among its citizens, while Russia is seeking …

            Taiwan’s relationship with mainland China is far from being amicable. The Island of Taiwan is separated from China by the Taiwan Strait, and its independent, democratically elected government, has a distinct perception of the island’s relation with the mainland. China, has vowed to unify Taiwan with the rest of their territory, however such prosperity is not shared with Taiwanese …

The relationship between the US and Venezuela has long been complicated, starting from the assumption of power of Chavez, up until now. Since 2019, this relationship has further worsened as a consequence of Maduro refusing to cede power and the US not recognizing him as legitimate president of Venezuela. Since then, US policy has mainly been based on supporting the …

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has appealed to US President Joe Biden seeking to intervene in the Kurdistan region, following the deepening crisis with Iraq’s central government in Baghdad. Despite this not being any news, tensions between Erbil and Baghdad have increased over budgetary allocations, oil sales and territorial tensions for the Kurdistan part in Iraq, especially the province of …

As climate change worsens, the geopolitical competition in the Arctic is simultaneously increasing. With countries such as the US, China etc constantly competing over the exploitation of the territory’s resources (oil, gas reserves, crucial rare earth minerals…) while the ice melts, many believe that an independent Greenland could have significant importance and a decisive role to play in the future. …

                        Across history, armed conflicts and diplomatic animosity in Northern Africa has been the status quo. The high level of instability we see in the region today is so deeply rooted into their history that the ruling of peace seems unimaginable. The colonialist exploitation in the area, added to the current interests from global-north countries makes it seems as …

Since the beginning of the Russia-Ukraine war, many different countries have unveiled a diverse set of sanctions towards Russia. These sanctions have been considered unprecedented in terms of scope, coordination and speed. They have been used to target oligarchs, the country’s banking system, energy and manufacturing sectors and the country’s access to global trade. However, many experts assure that Russia’s …

A new resolution that will be put to a vote by the European Parliament asks if Hungary should be allowed to take on the EU’s rotating presidency next July 2024 in an unprecedented move. The resolution, which is not legally binding but points the way to yet another significant political dispute between Brussels and Budapest, where Fidesz has ruled since …

Since 1982, Casamance, a region in southern Senegal, has been the scene of a low-intensity conflict between the government and the rebels of the Democratic Forces of Casamance (MFDC). This is the longest-running armed conflict still active in Africa. One of the most politically stable countries in western Africa is Senegal. The Movement of Democratic Forces of Casamance (MDFC) and …