By Cara Rau The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan in August 2021 sent shockwaves across the world, sparking a range of reactions from jihadist groups in Africa. For many of these groups, the Taliban’s success represented a long-awaited victory for Islamist militancy, with the triumph seen...
By Sebastian Cano Madariaga On May 1, 2024, the world reflected on the 21st anniversary of George W. Bush's "Mission Accomplished" speech, delivered aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. In his address, Bush announced that "major combat operations in Iraq have ended, and the United States and...
By Stephen Do Rego The Middle East's geopolitical landscape is shaped by a complex interplay of historical legacies, religious tensions, and strategic interests. This region has long been a battleground for empires, with ancient powers like the Romans, Persians, and Ottomans influencing its political fabric. In...
By: Del Moazami The recent assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, a prominent Hamas political leader, has cast a long shadow over the already tense Middle Eastern landscape. While Israel has not officially claimed responsibility, the timing and nature of the attack have left little doubt among observers....
Authors: Bhargava Reddy & Vinay N Bhushan In August, the internationally recognized Afghan government - the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (IRA) - led by President Ashraf Ghani completely collapsed with the capitulation of the Afghan Armed Forces against a marauding Taliban militia. The armed forces and...