Politics

Ethiopia, Somalia and Somaliland
Ethiopia, Somalia and Somaliland

A contentious treaty with Somaliland would generate desperately needed foreign currency for Ethiopia. It might also change security relations in the Horn of Africa. Abiy Ahmed is willing to set a dangerous precedent to make it happen.

Gaza and the Islamic Republic of Iran
Gaza and the Islamic Republic of Iran

Iran regards the escalation in Gaza as an expectable and even necessary event. From Tehran’s perspective, Hamas’s incursion into Israel has already done irreparable damage to Israeli self-esteem as it shattered the trust of the Israeli public in the country’s military and intelligence forces.

The Gaza War and Solutions for the Israel-Palestine Conflict
The Gaza War and Solutions for the Israel-Palestine Conflict

Despite Joe Biden’s call, politics post October 7 in the Middle East are largely ‘consumed by rage’. Now the temporary truce in Gaza may provide a window for diplomacy. But what could an interim political solution involving the Arab world look like?

Interview on Negotiations with Hamas and a Peace Process Restart
Interview on Negotiations with Hamas and a Peace Process Restart

For years, Gershon Baskin has been negotiating with Hamas officials. But for the British-Israeli peace activist, one thing is clear: the massacre on October 7 has deprived Hamas of any legitimacy. A conversation about a path to peace and what is needed to achieve it.

US Foreign Policy and the Gaza War
US Foreign Policy and the Gaza War

The re-emergence of a prolonged Middle Eastern crisis draws attention to the consequences and long-term effects taking up shape in the wake of the Gaza war. Is Washington able to adjust?