Russian Strategy of Information Warfare in the Sahel
Russia has been actively shaping local politics in the Sahel through its propaganda network, utilizing large state-owned conglomerates, African outlets, and grassroots movements.
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Russia has been actively shaping local politics in the Sahel through its propaganda network, utilizing large state-owned conglomerates, African outlets, and grassroots movements.
By reviewing key public addresses by European leaders and some European trade data, what can we gather about the options the EU has at its disposal when considering relations with the US?
One of the main challenges affecting the EU structure is the absence of a shared strategic narrative to unite all member states and develop a common strategic path to navigate global uncertainties. This narrative would be a geopolitical compass based on geopolitical necessities and threats, that would guide the EU’s foreign policy and diplomacy.
The May 2025 crisis between India and Pakistan reflects a shifting security paradigm in South Asia where deliberate escalation increasingly unfolds under the shadow of nuclear deterrence. The integration of advanced technologies has lowered traditional thresholds of conflict while expanding the scope of engagements. The weaponization of non-traditional domains such as water resources and information space further highlights the multidimensional nature of contemporary warfare between the two states. While third-party mediation helped avert full-scale war, it remains insufficient in addressing the deeper structural causes of recurring instability.
After months on international headlines following Houthi attacks on shipping, Yemen underwent new reassessments in January 2026, leading to a new relevance on the regional landscape.
IRIS² is the EU’s bid to secure satellite connectivity for governments while also supporting commercial services. The real test is governance. Who controls access, how crisis priority is decided, and how accountability works in a long public–private concession will shape whether IRIS² actually strengthens EU autonomy.
The EU Anti-Coercion Instrument tests the cohesion of the Union amidst US tariffs and international law compliance.
After the U.S. operation that captured Nicolás Maduro, Latin American governments are recalibrating how seriously to take Trump’s threats beyond Venezuela. This piece maps Mexico, Colombia, and Cuba through the FAFO vs TACO lens, and asks where the practical ceiling on U.S. escalation sits in 2026.
Why Central Africa’s Conflicts Remain Invisible in Global Politics. While other wars dominate headlines, Central Africa’s crises unfold in the …
Egypt’s reliance on IMF support, Gulf investments, and debt swaps has prevented immediate collapse but deepened structural dependence. While these mechanisms provide short-term liquidity and ease foreign currency pressures, they fail to resolve entrenched imbalances and military dominance. The Ras El-Hekma deal epitomizes this trade-off between stabilization and sovereignty.