As the U.S. presidential election scheduled for November 5, 2024, draws near, the world’s attention is focused on internal American affairs to monitor the developments of the presidential race. Alongside this, there is renewed concern about cyber threats targeting both…
The pattern of migration to the European continent has been favored by many neighboring populations, especially during times of war and conflict. In 2015, the world witnessed the beginning of an unprecedented crisis known as the European migrant crisis, when…
African countries face numerous challenges in achieving sustainable development goals, such as the contraction of the global economy, declining economic growth rates, and climate change, in addition to the rising cost of capital and governmental constraints. In this context, the…
In recent years, anti-French rhetoric has intensified in Francophone African countries, sometimes accompanied by violent protests against French companies and diplomatic and cultural organizations. In some cases, French residents have even faced threats, as there is a growing perception in…
Germany is currently undergoing a profound political, economic, and social transformation that is likely to impact the future and strength of this democratic country, especially in the context of party fragmentation. The popularity of the two main parties (the Social…
Digital development is a strategic priority for African countries, especially since they are committing significant investments to develop their infrastructure in this increasingly important field. Digital technology in the continent is a key element in the geopolitical competition between global…
Continuing an annual tradition in U.S. intelligence agencies, these agencies, led by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, released their annual report on the threats facing U.S. national security (2024 Annual Threat Assessment of the U.S. Intelligence Community).…
At a time when at least half of the planet’s population (4 billion people) suffers from water shortages for at least one month a year, it is expected that by 2025, 1.8 billion people will face “absolute water scarcity,” according…
The war between Israel and Gaza has sparked unprecedented public reactions in the United States, with large protests filling the streets of Washington, D.C., and other cities, showing support for either side. Politically, a significant portion of the debate in…
The concept of the two-state solution for Palestine (i.e., an Arab Palestinian state and a Jewish state) predates the establishment of Israel on May 15, 1948. The “Balfour Declaration” of 1917, where the United Kingdom promised to “establish a national…
While approximately 240 million Americans are eligible to vote in this year’s U.S. elections, a relatively small number of people will ultimately decide who the next president of the United States will be due to the phenomenon known as “swing…
On September 4, 2024, the three-day Ninth China-Africa Cooperation Forum kicked off. Chinese officials describe it as the largest diplomatic event hosted by Beijing in recent years, marking the first major gathering between Chinese and African leaders in Beijing since…
