Africa’s New Strategic Fault Line Runs Through Western Sahara
Aayush Pal Western Sahara is not merely a political dispute; it has strong geo-economic and strategic significance as the region…
From Aid Recipient to Agenda Setter: India’s Development Diplomacy in Africa and the Indo-Pacific
Daljeet Singh India’s development diplomacy is characterised by partnership-based engagement, making it an agenda-setter that presents an alternative to the…
How and Why Nigeria Turned Confrontation into Collaboration with the USA
Anshika Agarwal The vast oil reserves of Nigeria give it strategic importance, and the US National Security Strategy places a…
AU Summit Discusses Governance, Called for an End to “Extermination” of Palestinians, and Focused on Regional Conflicts
At the 39th African Union (AU) Summit in Addis Ababa, the organisation’s leadership delivered one of its strongest…
Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland – Shifting Balance of Power in the Horn of Africa
The Somali President has described Israel’s action as a blatant violation of Somalia’s sovereignty. Arab partners, including Qatar,…
A War Beyond Ceasefire: Why the Congo–Rwanda Conflict Defies Mediation
Despite agreeing to a ceasefire strongly promoted by the U.S. President, the Democratic Republic of Congo soon saw…
Beyond Optics: Why Modi’s Visits to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman Matter for India’s Long Game
Dr Nanda Kishor The 3 visits reflect a deliberate, calibrated push: India is not merely reacting to regional churn but shaping…
Trump’s ‘Garbage’ Remark and the Political Stakes Behind Mass Deportations
Shrivara Mahajan The rhetoric intensifies Trump’s immigration crackdown and builds on his plan to end TPS for thousands of Somalis…
A New Balance of Power: IBSA Reinforces Its Role at the South Africa G20 Summit
An important G20 summit concluded in South Africa. Notably, it was the first G20 meeting held on African…
Deepening the Global South: India’s Strategic Engagement with Angola and Botswana
Hridbina Chatterjee The State Visit by President Droupadi Murmu to Angola and Botswana marks the first-ever visit by an Indian…