Why Central Africa’s Conflicts Remain Invisible in Global Politics.
Why Central Africa’s Conflicts Remain Invisible in Global Politics. While other wars dominate headlines, Central Africa’s crises unfold in the …
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The Journey of the New Pope
The challenges Prevost will face include repositioning the Church as a serious global player, providing a valid alternative for the masses seeking spiritual refuge in evangelical movements, and presenting the Church as an institution able to meet the needs of the younger generations. The first months of papacy have made clear the pontiff’s global positions.
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s fragile path to peace
In July 2024, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda agreed to a ceasefire. This fragile step toward peace underscored the need for a sustainable resolution after decades of conflict, as the humanitarian situation continues to worsen. But does peace have a chance to succeed?
The lessons that Niger and the International Community can learn
Political upheavals have been sweeping across West Africa and the Sahel region since 2020, culminating in a coup in Niger. This has led to fears of a ‘coup belt’ developing in the area. In response, ECOWAS has taken a multipronged approach, including the imposition of sanctions and threats of military intervention to restore constitutional order
Sudan: Eight Months of Civil War
More than 9,000 civilians have been murdered since the start of fighting in April, and 7.1 million people have been forced from their homes, resulting in the world’s largest displacement crisis ever. Reports from the village of Ardamata reveal that the RSF launched an ethnically-motivated attack against Masalit civilians, resulting in the murder and displacement of the town’s population. Human Rights Watch warn that this is a sign of ethnically targeted killings against the Masalit.
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[REPORT] Table for Two?: Italy and Other Upper-Middle Powers in Modern Global Affairs
This February, France’s President Emmanuel Macron hosted Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy as well as Germany’s Olaf Scholz. Italy’s Giorgina Meloni was not invited to the dinner and this has caused some tensions between European leaders. While a dinner may seem small, the challenges that the European Union faces are not.
Let’s Tune In To The EU’s periphery: Lampedusa Becomes Ground Zero In Migrant Crisis
Italy is once again being overwhelmed with migrants trying to reach Europe. The EU promises help yet time will tell if this will be the case.
Security Watch – BRICS: symptom of an emerging multipolar world ?
The BRICS – a loose association of developing nations – have been the focus of global attention in recent weeks, for the 15th BRICS Leaders’ Summit. While the goal is to establish a more multipolar economic order, the existing geostrategic differences between India and China risk hampering the organisation’s ability to reach its full potential over the medium and long term.
European Migration Policy, Still Pending?
By reviewing the latest steps of the EU migration policy, in light of recent events like the Ukraine war, what are the next steps for implementing a supra-institutional policy?
How Botswana is An Exception to the ‘Resource Curse’
The term ‘Resource curse’ refers to the failure that many countries that are resource-rich face. This means that these countries do not fully benefit from their natural resource wealth. In this article, we look at how Botswana, a natural resource-rich country is an exception to the resource curse.