The recent blow-for-blow strikes by Iran and Israel are bound to result in some introspection in Tehran, although this will not be immediately evident. For now, Iranian officials are seeking to show that the fusillade of drones and missiles the Islamic Republic fired at Israel on April 13 has reestablished …
Read More »The US and China in the Middle East: Three scenarios for 2050
Tensions between the United States and China are expanding beyond the Asia-Pacific region. The Middle East and North Africa is likely to be one of many venues in what might be a new Cold War between Washington and Beijing. We can imagine how Washington and Beijing’s respective global outlooks and …
Read More »Shell, ExxonMobil, others set to divest from oil blocks in Nigeria
Mr Komolafe said that these blocks have the potential to significantly boost national production, which would benefit all stakeholders The Nigerian government on Friday said four International Oil Companies (IOCs) will divest from a total of 26 oil blocks in the country. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) Chief …
Read More »Les ennemis de l’Amérique découvrent son point faible
Les élites américaines sont déchaînées, et s’y prennent de manière délirante. Nos dirigeants constatent une influence étrangère partout. Selon Washington, des agents chinois, russes et iraniens cherchent à s’immiscer dans les élections de 2024, récoltent les données des Américains sur Tik Tok et organisent même des manifestations antisionistes, depuis New …
Read More »Hamas Condemns Palestinian Authority Over Death of Islamic Jihad Gunman
Latest Developments Hamas condemned the Palestinian Authority (PA) on May 2 for the death of a terrorist in a West Bank shootout. Earlier on May 2, PA security forces in the West Bank city of Tulkarm shot a gunman who opened fire on their patrol. Several reports suggest that the …
Read More »Cyber Capabilities in the Indo-Pacific: Shared Ambitions, Different Means?
As geopolitical tensions grow, governments across the Indo-Pacific region are racing to develop their cyber capabilities in order to ensure their future security and prosperity. But what implications does this have for norms on responsible state behaviour and transparency around cyber operations? A Complex Chessboard for Cyber Capabilities: The Indo-PacificLouise …
Read More »The Israeli army claims to have taken control of the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing
The Israeli army announced on Tuesday that its forces had taken control of the Palestinian side of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt, in the southern Gaza Strip. The Israeli army stated that its 401st Armored Brigade had taken “operational control” of the Rafah crossing from the Palestinian side. It …
Read More »The Israeli negotiating team is heading to Egypt for ceasefire talks in Gaza
The Israeli negotiating team will depart for Egypt today for ceasefire talks and discussions on a prisoner exchange agreement with Hamas. “The team will go to Cairo to listen and ask questions because the gap is significant,” said an unnamed Israeli official to Israel’s Channel 12. The Palestinian Hamas movement …
Read More »Secretary-General of the UN: Israeli attack on Rafah would be a strategic mistake and a humanitarian nightmare
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed deep concern on Tuesday over the escalation of Israeli military activities in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. “I am disturbed by the Israeli military activity in Rafah,” Guterres said at a press conference. Emphasizing the immense importance of reopening the Rafah and Kerem …
Read More »Iran Update, May 2, 2024
A Lebanese media outlet published on May 1 the purported text of the Egyptian-proposed ceasefire agreement that Hamas is considering.[i] The reported proposal addresses all of Hamas’ maximalist demands except for a permanent ceasefire.[ii] Hamas would not likely adhere to a permanent ceasefire, however, given that Hamas has violated previous …
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