Terrorist group that runs the Gaza Strip has nevertheless notched a few victories of their own Hamas has been dealt a heavy blow after severely miscalculating the Israeli response to its rocket attacks, analysts believe. Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad have so far lobbed nearly 4,000 rockets from Gaza …

China has invested heavily in African infrastructure, often in return for guarantees of access to strategic military or economic opportunities. Investing in relationships with elites has enabled China to maintain strong ties with a number of African governments, especially autocracies. The absence of Chinese colonial history in Africa results in …

Iranian support has contributed significantly to the increased effectiveness of Hamas attacks on Israel in the latest round of fighting. Conflict with Israel serves Iran’s interests by enhancing Hamas’ role in the Palestinian movement and Iran’s leverage in a shadow war with Israel. Iran’s alliance with Hamas and other armed …