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Black Winter: Sahel Power Calculus and Global Security Partnerships

Military strikes from Nigeria to Venezuela presage a turn towards a power calculus that increasingly sidelines the genuine spirit of sovereign partnership.

Selective Outrage: Whose Suffering Does Nicki Minaj Speak For?

Nicki Minaj’s UN appearance boosts a disputed narrative on Nigeria’s violence, revealing how star power shapes global political agendas.

A Double Visit to Earth: Comets as a Mirror of Divisions and Hope in Global Science

In October 2025, twin comets Lemmon and SWAN lit Earth’s skies — a rare event revealing global divides in access to science and discovery.

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.

New Sahel Alliance Tariffs Threaten ECOWAS and AfCFTA Goals

West Africa faces rising trade tensions as Sahel states impose new tariffs, disrupting regional unity and sparking economic instability.

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Gulf Sports Investments and Regional Security 

Qatar's world-famous sports infrastructure sat empty as airspace closures grounded the Finalissima, leaving decades of Gulf investment in suspension.

France: The End of Macron’s Middle Ground

The tallies from the municipal ballots gave the political fringes a triumph that the French establishment had not planned for.

Gulf War Dismantles the West’s Russia Sanctions Regime

The Iran war gave Moscow oil revenues, diplomatic standing, and the quiet satisfaction of watching Washington undo four years of sanctions.

Three Forgotten Islands Could Decide the Strait of Hormuz

Iran warned this week that any attack on its Hormuz islands would turn the Gulf bloody, as the UAE signalled it now sees a chance to reclaim them.

Stuttgart Voters Punish Merz as Energy Prices Surge

In the industrial heart of Germany, rising energy costs and a sudden war have triggered a surprise election win that hints voters are reaching a breaking point.