Giorgio Cafiero

Why US-Algeria relations are at their lowest point in years

Shifting geopolitical tides and security priorities have strained the once-close ties between Algiers and Washington.

Libya’s planned elections are a ticking time bomb

Libya’s upcoming presidential vote - or its absence - could force a U-turn back towards violence, as elections often do in fragile contexts.

Saudi Arabia’s GCC tour aims to unite the Gulf vis-a-vis Iran

Saudi leadership is seeking ways to work with its Gulf Arab allies and prepare for scenarios involving Iran, the nuclear deal, and the most delicate regional issues pitting Riyadh and Tehran against each other.

Omani Sultan's first official visit to Qatar highlights growing ties

The visit will help lay the groundwork for further joint economic and strategic agreements between the two countries.

Mali could rewrite Russian-French relations in the Sahel

Russia may use its growing footprint in Mali as a bargaining chip when negotiating updates to the Paris-Moscow relationship.

Escalating violence in Iraq leaves no winners

Besides the question of Iran’s culpability in the assassination attempt on the Iraqi Prime Minister, Iraq still faces grave problems that violence and instability can exacerbate.

Oman avoids a 'dangerous game' in Lebanon

Oman has maintained its neutrality in the Saudi-Lebanon row, but will that position endanger its relationships in the future?

Jordan makes a U-turn to reintegrate Syria into the regional fold

The renormalisation of ties between Amman and Damascus comes after multiple shifts in the Hashemite Kingdom’s foreign policy over the years, with economic rationality playing a crucial factor.

AUKUS puts pressure on Gulf countries trying to balance US and China

The security pact has ratcheted up tensions between the US and China, one a traditional security guarantor in the Gulf, and the other, an ascendant power in the region.

Biden, the Abraham Accords and carrying forward Trump's legacy

The Biden administration has not only continued Trump's policy in the Middle East, but is trying to expand it.

How will Daesh-K impact US-Taliban relations?

Increasing threats from Daesh-K could bring about greater cooperation not only between the Taliban and Washington, but also between the new Afghan administration and other countries.

Western governments move with caution in Tunisia

Although the US and EU may pay lip service to democratic processes and institutions, they will ultimately prioritise their security interests.