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The Return of Boko Haram: Security Collapses After Niger’s Withdrawal

The deadly resurgence of Boko Haram sweeps across northern Nigeria, capturing territory and shattering fragile peace as Niger's withdrawal from regional forces leaves civilians vulnerable.

As Algeria and Mali Clash, France Finds New Opening

Algeria–Mali drone dispute triggers airspace closures, deepens regional rifts, and reshapes alliances between the Sahel, France, and Red Sea basin.

Sudan and Mali Unite Against Inner Turmoil

As Sudan's army reclaims strategic ground at home, its leadership seeks stronger ties with fellow Sahel states.

Three Military-Led States Leave ECOWAS

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger's exit from ECOWAS reveals deep fractures over leadership, security, and regional independence in West Africa.

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Playing Both Sides: Russia and the Strategic Windfall

As Washington and Tehran engage in a brutal zugzwang, Moscow is enjoying a massive windfall by selling energy to a panicked global market.

A School Bombing Tests AI’s Liability Limits

A US strike killed up to 168 people at a girls' school in Iran last week. Investigators now believe an AI system using outdated targeting data identified it as a military site.

Mojtaba: Who is Iran’s New Strongman?

The Islamic Republic named a new Supreme Leader this week: the son of the man killed less than ten days ago.

Iran Comes to Cyprus: Fog of War Haunts Europe

The drone strike on a British base in Cyprus has ended Europe’s hope of staying neutral and forced a divided continent to acknowledge a war that is now at home.

Caught in the Crosshairs: Gulf Countries Court a Multipolar Order

As American strikes set the region on fire, the Gulf found that massive wealth bought no seat at the table and its survival called for a whole new orbit.