Opinion

OPINION - The feasibility of regional integration in the Middle East

OPINION - The feasibility of regional integration in the Middle East

Despite deep-seated animosities, complex geopolitical dossiers, and conflicting interests, can Middle Eastern relations truly transition into an institutionalized, rules-based framework?

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OPINION - Can the UN survive competition with President Trump's Board of Peace?
29.01.2026

OPINION - Can the UN survive competition with President Trump's Board of Peace?

Reforming the UN and its Security Council is a long overdue undertaking yet not surprisingly the Permanent Five were never really keen on achieving just that losing their privileged status. Enter President Trump’s Board of Peace – UN 2.0?

OPINION - Tinubu in Ankara: Strengthening the strategic partnership between Nigeria and Türkiye
28.01.2026

OPINION - Tinubu in Ankara: Strengthening the strategic partnership between Nigeria and Türkiye

For Nigeria, engagement with Türkiye offers access to Ankara's expertise in counterterrorism, modern military systems, and strategic planning, supporting its efforts to address insurgency and enhance national security

OPINION - Tensions over ICE in US: What do these immigration policies portend?
27.01.2026

OPINION - Tensions over ICE in US: What do these immigration policies portend?

Immigration policy relies more on political messages than real solutions. As country with world's largest immigration detention system, US sets example

OPINION - Ending impunity: The need for a boycott of Israeli teams
26.01.2026

OPINION - Ending impunity: The need for a boycott of Israeli teams

Until there is meaningful action taken to suspend Israel from international competition, sport will continue to serve as an important site for demanding accountability and justice

OPINION - Macron and the chronic instability of French governance
21.01.2026

OPINION - Macron and the chronic instability of French governance

Looking ahead, expectations must be tempered. Sweeping reforms are unlikely. Budget battles will remain central, and constitutional tools will continue to be last options rather than pragmatic tools