Should Turkey Join BRICS?
he global agenda is concerned with the enlargement of BRICS, a non-formal economic organization consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
The Future of Far-Right Parties in Europe
The recent uprising in France by North African immigrants against the racist behavior of the French security forces will undoubtedly contribute to the rise of far-right parties across the European continent.
Is China Pushing the Global South into a Debt Trap?
China emphasizes its role as the largest contributor to the Global South and temporarily suspended interest payments to developing countries canceling 23 interest-free loans to 17 African countries during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Yemeni Women Suffering under Houthi Rule
Grazia Careccia, Amnesty International’s deputy regional director for the Middle East and North Africa, has stated that the authorities in Yemen continue to treat women as incomplete individuals, which is unacceptable.
The World’s Longest River Could Dry Up: The Nile Dispute between Egypt and Ethiopia
Ethiopia insists the dam is the key to its economic development: the dam is Africa’s biggest hydroelectric project to date and is expected to generate over 5,000 megawatts of electricity, doubling the nation’s electricity output when it has been fully completed.
Déjà Vu in Developing Economies? The Intertwined Story of Inflation, Interest Rates and Debt Burden
For example, countries in Africa can borrow on average at interest rates four times higher than the U.
Report: Water Scarcity Threatens a Quarter of the World’s Population
Most affected regions
According to World Resources Institute report, the regions most affected by water stress are the Middle East and North Africa, where 83% of the population is experiencing extreme water stress.
Dressed to Impress: Fashion Diplomacy’s Strong Political Dimension
As the first African-American First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama understood the power of the clothes one wears as a means of communication and influence.
Can BRICS Challenge the Global Political System?
If we look at where this challenge is coming from, Asia is clearly at the forefront, but Latin America and Africa have also raised objections to a global political system that reflects Western domination, albeit not as strongly.
Insurgency Warfare: A Global History to the Present
Read: African Politics, Tribal Violence, and Socio-Economic Rivalry in AfricaIn Insurgency Warfare: A Global History to the Present, military historian, thinker and strategist Jeremy Black presents a comprehensive historical account of insurgencies and counterinsurgency warfare worldwide.
China’s Middle East Diplomacy: Multipolar World Order in the Making?
Read: How China, Russia and the US Compete Over Control in Africa
Is China replacing the U.
The World Reacts to Military Coup in Niger
Read: Macron's Africa Visit Highlights Growing Anti-Western Sentiment
Protests supporting General Tchiani, and against the former president’s pro-Western leanings, were seen in the capital, with protestors waving Niger’s and Russia’s flag.
Can a Person Die During a Traffic Identity Check? Death and Protests in France
Following the killing of these young men, who were all of Arab or African origin, there were protests and outbreaks of violence.
The Italian Role in Mediating European-Tunisian Relations: Migration and Financial Aid
The main reasons for intercountry migration are often human capital-related, but also include asylum seekers fleeing the intense political instability in North African countries.
The Price of Being of Migrant Origin in France: Death
The slave trade from Africa and the concept of the "attack on Africa" emerged in this context.
Morocco-Algeria Tension: Origins of a Long History of Mistrust and Hatred
Algeria, the most over-armed country in North Africa, continues to buy its weapons from abroad; from the Russians, of course, but for some time now it has been taking care to diversify its equipment.
Post-election Foreign Policy Goals: What the New Turkish Government Offers
withdrawal from Afghanistan, as admitted by President Biden, is part of Washington’s strategy to focus on MENA and Africa, which are the new hot spots of struggle for power.
The Racialised Politics of Western State Intelligence
In The Covert Colour Line: The Racialised Politics of Western State Intelligence, Oliver Kearns presents a provocative and eye-opening exploration of the failures within Western intelligence, particularly in the context of the Middle East and North Africa.
Are Brazil and Latin America non-Aligned after the Ukraine War?
Special attention has been given to regions where Brazil had regressed in the Bolsonaro era, such as the Middle East and Africa.
Erdoğan Is Undefeatable. But Why?
Thanks to Erdoğan Turkey has risen to prominence with its humanitarian aid across Africa, and has become a military power in North Africa.
