Congo-Rwanda relations collapse amidst burgeoning conflict and increasing anti-Tutsi sentiment
The ongoing escalation of tensions on the Eastern Congolese border with Rwanda threatens the stability of already fragile relationships among Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda.
Afghanistan’s humanitarian crisis: US withdrawal and its implications
One year on since the Taliban re-conquest of Afghanistan, the country is still reeling under a severe humanitarian crisis as its population is left behind to deal with the consequences of the collapse of the US-backed government.
Travel chaos in Europe
Optimism surrounding air travel in Europe following the relaxation of COVID-19 rules has dampened as staff shortages and industrial action have resulted in mass flight cancellations and other disruptions.
Ethiopia’s warring parties reach ceasefire as they lick their wounds for the next round
Fighting in the Tigray War, now in its third year, has paused for now but the underlying crisis remains as both sides pause to ready themselves for further military action.
China’s growing influence in the Indo-Pacific region
Indo-Pacific countries fit into China’s strategy as suppliers of natural resources, means for isolating Taiwan from the international community and future security partners for extending China’s military reach.
As US-Iran nuclear talks flounder, regional tensions rise
Even if the US and Iran do finally return to their 2016 nuclear deal, neither side fully trusts the other to adhere to its terms.
Colombian presidential election marked by confirmation and surprise amid political and economic discontent
With the deciding runoff vote just around the corner, the race to Casa de Nariño seems wide open as Colombian voters have opted to break with the political establishment.
Lebanese elections: Hezbollah bloc losses and independent wins hint at political reform
Lebanon’s 15 May elections were highly anticipated. For the first time since the civil war, a large swathe of the population moved to vote out a blatantly corrupt political class.
A season for change: Australia under a Labor-party led government
For the first time in nearly a decade, Australia’s centre-left Labor Party (ALP) has returned to power with plans to implement liberal policies vastly different from previous conservative governments, especially in the area of climate change. However, the lofty long-term targets it has set will be challenging to achieve against the backdrop of COVID-19.
East Africans pay high price for climate change & global food markets’ instability
Despite producing only four percent of global carbon emissions, Africa, particularly East African nations, is on the frontline of climate change.