From Uprising to Strategy: Why Africa’s Collective Security Architecture Must Integrate Gen Z and Civil Society
Photo:Aljazeera/Archive From the storming of Kenya’s Parliament in June 2024 to the fall of Andry Rajoelina’s government in Madagascar in October 2025, and from the[…]
THE INDIAN OCEAN IS NO LONGER NEUTRAL:The New Architecture of Global Power, when geography Becomes Power
The New Battle for Maritime Power, Chokepoints and Strategic Influence. That title gives you room to develop a much deeper argument than the original article:[…]
The US–Iran MoU Has Expired: Could a New Regional Alliance Increase Pressure on Tehran?
Photo: Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS.com /NTB The memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran is no longer in force. It could have been extended by[…]
Caroline Bezengi: Shadow Fleet Tanker Spill Exposes Maritime Liability Gaps off Oman
Photo: Ambrey This report analyzes the situation surrounding the Caroline Bezengi, an oil tanker currently grounded and leaking off the coast of Oman. The incident[…]
What US Military Air Movements Reveal About the Current Middle East Posture
Photo: EdwinS, Flightradar24 Iran and the United States have suspended direct attacks since 29 July, but military activity across the Middle East has by no[…]
When Democracy Unravels in Africa
Photo: AFP 2024 SAMBA BALDE The political tremors shaking many parts of Africa offer a sobering preview for African nations on the cusp of elections—Algeria,[…]
Global Maritime Flashpoints: Somali Hijacking Highlights African Littoral Vulnerabilities as Tehran and Muscat Navigate Hormuz Accord
Photo: Royal Thai Navy MOGADISHU / TEHRAN / MUSCAT — The international maritime security architecture faces severe, simultaneous stress tests across two vital geopolitical chokepoints.[…]
As the US–Iran 60-Day Deadline Nears, Hormuz Diplomacy Could Reshape Gulf Security
Photo: Majid Asgaripour/WANA, Reuters The 60-day period agreed between the United States and Iran is nearing its end, with Washington once again increasing economic pressure[…]
Strategic Analytics Report of the Strait of Hormuz: The Emerging Contest for Maritime Control
Assessment level: Strategic / Maritime Security The reported statement by US President Donald Trump that the United States could declare the Strait of Hormuz a[…]
MT Honour 25: 100+ Days in Captivity — A Stark Warning That Somali Piracy Is Far From Over
Photo: EUNAVFOR ATALANTA The reported condition of the crew aboard the MT Honour 25 serves as a serious indication that the Somali piracy threat cannot[…]