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Algeria in the Mali-Azawad Equation: From Mediator to Stakeholder

May 9, 2026 Marcel Onal
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From Damascus to Tel Aviv: The Druze quest for autonomy and Israeli patronage

May 3, 2026 Marcel Onal
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April 27, 2026 Marcel Onal
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The Role of Diaspora in Iran’s Struggle

April 27, 2026 Marcel Onal
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Algeria in the Mali-Azawad Equation: From Mediator to Stakeholder
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Algeria in the Mali-Azawad Equation: From Mediator to Stakeholder
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Lebanon’s 2026 roadmap for the monopoly of weapons
From Damascus to Tel Aviv: The Druze quest for autonomy and Israeli patronage
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From Damascus to Tel Aviv: The Druze quest for autonomy and Israeli patronage
Will the May 15th mandate crisis trigger a new Civil War in Somalia?
Political Somalia / Somaliland
Will the May 15th mandate crisis trigger a new Civil War in Somalia?
Iran’s future: A homegrown revolution, not an aerial strike
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Iran’s future: A homegrown revolution, not an aerial strike
Power struggles and proxy risks: The Horn of Africa in the age of the Iran War.
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Power struggles and proxy risks: The Horn of Africa in the age of the Iran War.
Somaliland, alliances, and geopolitical competition
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Somaliland, alliances, and geopolitical competition
If the Kurds revolt, the Persians and the Azeris will side with the regime
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If the Kurds revolt, the Persians and the Azeris will side with the regime
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Algeria in the Mali-Azawad Equation: From Mediator to Stakeholder

May 9, 2026 Marcel Onal

This comprehensive interview with Algerian journalist Oualid Kebir offers a critical deep dive into the increasingly complex geopolitical landscape of North Africa and the Sahel through the lens of Algiers.…

Lebanon Political

Lebanon’s 2026 roadmap for the monopoly of weapons

May 3, 2026 Marcel Onal

In this insightful analysis, Lebanese Member of Parliament Abderrahman al Bizri examines the nation’s quest for sovereignty and the emerging national security strategy centered on the concept of the “monopoly…

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From Damascus to Tel Aviv: The Druze quest for autonomy and Israeli patronage

May 3, 2026 Marcel Onal

As the future of Syria is reshaped through the strategic maneuvers of regional actors and the shifting alliances of minority groups, geopolitical balances signal a transformation beyond traditional borders. In…

Political Somalia / Somaliland

Will the May 15th mandate crisis trigger a new Civil War in Somalia?

April 27, 2026 Marcel Onal

Somalia is navigating one of the most precarious political crossroads in its history, overshadowed by the expiration of the presidential mandate on May 15th and heated debates over controversial constitutional…

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The Role of Diaspora in Iran’s Struggle

April 27, 2026 Marcel Onal

Germany hosts one of the most dynamic and politically engaged Iranian diaspora communities in Europe, shaped by decades of exile, resistance, and ongoing ties to developments inside Iran. From the…

Diplomatic Iran Middle East

Iran’s future: A homegrown revolution, not an aerial strike

April 21, 2026 Marcel Onal

War is not the answer, and change in Iran will not come from the air. It must come from within the country, be homegrown, and be brought about by the…

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Energy, Security, and Geopolitics in the Israel–Greece–Cyprus Triangle

April 19, 2026 Marcel Onal

The Eastern Mediterranean has increasingly emerged as a focal point of strategic realignment, where energy resources, maritime boundaries, and security concerns intersect with broader geopolitical rivalries. In recent years, the…

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Hezbollah disarmament: Lebanon’s path toward state sovereignty

April 19, 2026 Marcel Onal

Lebanese MP Abdel Rahman al-Bizriframes the issue of arms in Lebanon within the broader and highly sensitive debate surrounding Hezbollah’s weapons, particularly at a time of Israel’s renewed military escalation…

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Coup, terrorism, and energy: Niger’s strategic future

April 17, 2026 Marcel Onal

The Sahel region has rapidly emerged as one of the most contested geopolitical arenas of the 21st century, where shifting alliances and power dynamics are redefining both regional stability and…

Diplomatic

Somaliland’s recognition by Israel in a changing region

April 17, 2026 Marcel Onal

The evolving relationship between Somalia and Somaliland remains one of the most complex and sensitive political issues in the Horn of Africa, shaped by a shared history, prolonged conflict, and…

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