It appears that Algeria is moving towards a review of its foreign policy with the United States, as evidenced by recent Algerian actions and statements that send messages to Washington affirming Algeria’s readiness to improve relations and enhance rapprochement with…
The developments in the Ukrainian scene, against the backdrop of the Trump administration’s focus on resolving the crisis and conducting negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv, have shifted Turkey’s approach to the Ukrainian crisis. On March 6, 2025, Ankara announced its…
Since Turkish Nationalist Movement Party leader Devlet Bahceli launched his call in October 2024 for the disbandment and disarmament of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) in exchange for the release of its founding leader, Abdullah Ocalan, the reaction from all…
In light of Donald Trump’s impulsive and unpredictable personality, coupled with his obsession with achieving results, he launched into his second term on January 20, 2025, by making numerous controversial decisions both domestically and internationally, all under the banner of…
In July 1944, the Bretton Woods Conference convened, gathering 44 nations and a group of economic policymakers aimed at curbing speculation in international currencies and finding ways to deepen international economic integration and cooperation. In the aftermath of the conference,…
President Donald Trump delivered his first speech before a joint session of the U.S. Congress at the Capitol on March 4, 2025. This speech is part of a well-known American tradition where all U.S. presidents address Congress annually. During these…
There is concern in the United States and among Washington’s European and Asian allies regarding President Donald Trump’s “America First” policies, which could lead to a decline in American global leadership. This new policy may signal the end of American…
Unlike the norm, Germany’s incoming Chancellor quickly proclaimed his stance on the relationship with the United States. In a television show, Friedrich Merz remarked that he never imagined he would need to say something like that on air, but following…
The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) officially commenced operations on January 1, 2025, succeeding the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), whose mandate concluded on December 31, 2024. This transition represents a significant shift in the African Union’s…
The extraordinary summit of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), hosted by Abuja, the capital of Nigeria, on July 7, 2024, gained particular importance for several considerations, most notably its timing, just one day after the summit held…
When established in 1975, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) aimed for economic integration and had already succeeded in achieving significant milestones in this regard. However, with the adoption of a democratic governance charter in 2001, it began…
The election victory of President Donald Trump signals a new phase of uncertainty and political fluctuations in Washington’s relations with African capitals. While both Democrats and Republicans recognize Africa’s growing strategic importance in the global geopolitical landscape, their differing approaches…
