Putin’s friends in Latin America are abandoning him
By Frida Ghitis Over the past decade or so, the Kremlin has endeavored to exploit Latin America’s internal divisions and…
The Case for Cooperation: The future of the US-UK intelligence alliance
By Jake Harrington, Riley McCabe DOWNLOAD THE BRIEF The Issue Over the past 75 years, the United States and the United Kingdom…
Somaliland’s president makes case for independence
By Halima Gikandi MARCO WERMAN, HOST: The leader of the semi-autonomous region of Somaliland is in Washington this week. Muse Bihi Abdi…
US strategic goal is to be the sole hegemon, render Russia impotence–Lavrov Interview
•Says Zelensky goading Biden into war with Russia’ and other highlights •The Russian foreign minister revealed how Moscow views its…
Ever imagined a PetroYuan world?
By Henry Agbonika There are indications Saudi Arabia is considering selling its oil in yuan. According to reports monitored on…
Africa opposes the Ukraine war. It’s abstaining from great power rivalry
By Chris Olaoluwa Ogunmodede Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the reaction it has drawn from the United States and the…
US thwarts Somaliland’s fresh push for recognition
•While attention is elsewhere, DoD wants to send US troops back to Somalia By Emmanuel Igunza and Samar Al-Bulushi The…
Russia-Ukraine War: America’s hesitation is heartbreaking
•As the leader of NATO and of the free world, the United States needs to think much bigger than it…
China sees at least one winner emerging from Ukraine war: China
•The country’s leaders think it can shield itself from economic and diplomatic fallout and eventually be seen as a pillar…
Ukraine-Russia War: Nigeria’s need for wheat is rising—and so is the price
By Alexander Onukwue Nigeria’s dependence on foreign imports to satisfy growing wheat consumption might face its biggest challenge yet due to…