Last week marked a significant milestone as Turkey and Somalia formalized a comprehensive defence and economic cooperation agreement spanning a decade. In this ten-year pact, Turkey has committed not only to safeguarding Somalia’s extensive coastline but also to actively contribute to the reconstruction of its naval forces. A spokesperson from the Turkish Defence Ministry highlighted Turkey’s dedication to assisting Somalia …

Demonstrating India’s enhanced geopolitical influence, Narendra Modi recently embarked on a noteworthy visit to the Middle East. Initiated on February 13th, this journey seamlessly intertwined critical elements—including business and security. The first step was the UAE, where Modi not only signed an investment treaty but also took centre stage at a rally attended by 40,000 Indian expatriates and inaugurated a …

Largely thanks to young people in Poland, Donald Tusk and his coalition defeated the far-right Law and Justice (PiS) party that had governed Poland for eight years. During those eight years, Poland had joined other countries, especially Hungary, in the process of undermining the democratic foundations of their governing systems. This phenomenon gave rise to what is referred to as …

After Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine two years ago, over three dozen nations, primarily led by Western powers, imposed extensive economic sanctions on Russia in an attempt to undermine its ability to sustain the ongoing war in the long-term. The sanctions covered different sectors including energy, commodities, finance, technology, travel, and shipping. However, as we have witnessed, Russia has been …

Following a UN General Assembly resolution voted in 2022, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is currently holding hearings on the legal consequences of Israel’s policies and practices in what is referred to as “occupied Palestinian territory”.  The ICJ is expected to provide a non-binding assessment on how Israeli policies, such as Jewish settlement and annexation in the West Bank and …

In the aftermath of the recent elections in Pakistan, the political landscape is marked by unexpected developments that have set the stage for complex negotiations. Despite the detention of former PM Imran Khan and the obstacles faced by his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), independent candidates aligned with the party secured an impressive 93 National Assembly seats, the highest among all parties. …

The Red Sea is a vital maritime corridor, hosting critical chokepoints such as the Bab el Mandeb strait. By leveraging its economic investments, China has gained influence over these strategic passages, enabling it to secure its maritime trade routes and expand its economic footprint. This control enhances China’s geopolitical standing and diminishes the influence of traditional powers in the region. …

The ongoing conflict in Gaza has been a source of immense suffering for the people living in the region, as well as a cause for concern on the international stage. The lack of a lasting ceasefire can be attributed to a complex web of geopolitical, historical, and strategic interests that have, unfortunately, taken precedence over the immediate need for peace. …

Just weeks before a scheduled presidential election in Senegal, President Macky Sall abruptly cancelled it on February 3rd, triggering a constitutional crisis and dealing a blow to democracy across West Africa. The has unsurprisingly been met with widespread opposition and by many described as a de facto “constitutional coup”.  Senegal, historically viewed as a pillar of stability and democracy in West …

            The long-established superpower of the United States has seen much criticism over the last few years that, in a way, is challenging their supremacy over the international community. Ever since Donald Trump’s election, US politics went from assertive to chaotic, where their internal struggles undoubtedly translated into the international landscape, allowing other countries to change priorities in their diplomatic games …