Red Sea

Re-Alignment in the Red Sea: Russia & Iran

Russia and Iran recalibrate influence from Syria to Sudan, leveraging Red Sea conflicts and deepening military ties in shifting alliances.

Unrecognised Independence: The Somaliland Case

In the first edition of this Horn of Africa series, Guled Ahmed and I explore Somaliland's 1960 independence, legal challenges, and state-building journey. Listen now!

Direct Flights from Russia to Eilat: Red Sea Vacations 

Israel plans direct Russia-Eilat flights by 2025, making Red Sea vacations easier and cheaper as Israel's economy reels from the war in Gaza.

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Court Trans Ruling Creates New Reality For UK Women

Trans Britons woke to a legal earthquake yesterday as the UK Supreme Court defined womanhood, limiting it to those born female.

ASEAN Rethinks China Stance after U.S. Trade War

Xi’s visit to Vietnam highlights China’s pivot to ASEAN as the U.S.-China trade war reshapes regional alliances and global supply chains.

Sahel Split Gives Moscow a Way In

France and Algeria clash over diplomat arrest, sparking historic rift as Russia exploits Sahel tensions to challenge French influence.

One Against Twenty-Six: Hungary’s Tariff Gamble

Hungary breaks EU ranks on U.S. tariffs, citing national interest and economic impact as Orbán pursues independent foreign policy path.

The Great Wall of Belt and Road, the EU Looks East

EU and China to hold July 2025 summit in Beijing, aiming to deepen ties as Trump-era tariffs strain transatlantic trade relations.