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Israel’s push for Somaliland base raises fears of wider war
QiOSK

Israel’s push for Somaliland base raises fears of wider war

A security presence in the Horn of Africa could draw an already fragile region into Middle East war.

Trump's 'commercial diplomacy' runs into violent reality
Africa

Trump's 'commercial diplomacy' runs into violent reality

In Congo and Venezuela, decades-long local conflicts threaten US plans to deepen economic engagement

G7 Summit
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.

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

Container Terminal Durban South Africa
QiOSK

‘Duty free’ Africa trade deal extended — for now

AGOA’s short-term renewal is sparking debates about its future as tariffs bite

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