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Asia-Pacific

Middle Powers are setting the table so they won't be 'on the menu'

Often crossing continents, 'workarounding' is a strategy allowing states to cooperate on trade and policy outside rigid U.S.-China alignments.

South Africa: Between Iran and a hard place (Donald Trump)
Africa

South Africa: Between Iran and a hard place (Donald Trump)

Pretoria is pursuing a delicate balancing act, trying to mend relations with Washington while embracing its enemies

After shuttering USAID, Trump launches new foreign aid strategy
Washington Politics

After shuttering USAID, Trump launches new foreign aid strategy

The new global health program seeks to address longstanding complaints about corruption and dependency, without giving up the tools of soft power

US trashed Somalia, can we really scold its people for coming here?
Africa

US trashed Somalia, can we really scold its people for coming here?

Trump’s vitriol against the African state dates back long before the current aid scandal, but in the context of recent history, it makes little sense.

Is Somaliland recognition worth a new Israeli outpost on the Red Sea?
Africa

Is Somaliland recognition worth a new Israeli outpost on the Red Sea?

Both countries have a lot to gain from the controversial new relationship, and judging from the backlash, a lot to lose too

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Africa

6 stories that defined Trump’s approach to Africa in 2025

Minerals, peace deals, and a complete dissolution of relations with at least one country. Who says the president isn’t paying attention?