Ethiopia’s Sea Access Doctrine: Security or Escalation?
News: Ethiopia has signaled that its pursuit of Red Sea access is no longer just economic policy but a core security doctrine wrapped in deterrence, technology, and national pride. The…
A New Coordinated Attack on Mali: What Options Does the Military Council Have to Avoid Collapse?
News: Armed groups launched simultaneous attacks on Saturday, July 4, 2026, targeting five military positions across Mali: Aguelhok, Anefis, and Gao in the north; Sevare in central Mali; and Kenieroba…
Morocco: Growing Questions Around a Potential Power Transition
News: A report published by Islam Times on July 1 documented Moroccan domestic reactions to a Reuters report examining succession arrangements and developments within circles surrounding the royal institution. The…
Somalia — Turkey Enters the Air War Against Al-Shabaab
The Issue Turkish armed forces and the Somali National Army conducted joint airstrikes in the Jowdi area of Lower Shabelle region, targeting caves, weapons depots, and hideouts belonging to al-Shabaab.…
The GERD — Why Is Egypt Setting “Conditions and Constants” Before Returning to Negotiations?
The Issue Egyptian Minister of Water Resources Hani Sewilam confirmed that Cairo will not return to any new negotiating track with Ethiopia except on the basis of clear “conditions and…
Libya — Is Washington Backing the Rise of Saddam Haftar?
The Issue The meeting between Saddam Haftar and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington triggered a wide debate over whether the United States is moving to unify Libyan institutions,…