BRICS Naval Drills: China, Russia & Iran Flex Power

Joint Naval Drills Signal Growing Military Ties Between China, Russia, and Iran February 22, 2024 Warships from China, Russia, and Iran have commenced joint naval exercises off the coast of South Africa, a development highlighting increasing military cooperation among nations positioned outside traditional Western alliances. The drills, unfolding at South Africa’s historic Simon’s Town Naval … Read more

East Africa & Middle East Nations Reject Israel-Somaliland Deal

Israel’s Somaliland Gambit: A New Era of Diplomatic Fragmentation? Just 3% of nations globally currently recognize Somaliland, a self-declared state in the Horn of Africa. Israel’s recent decision to formally acknowledge its independence, however, isn’t about bolstering Somaliland’s legitimacy – it’s a calculated move signaling a broader shift in geopolitical strategy, one that could unravel … Read more