ViewsWeek Views from around the world
If Tigray continues to engage with government forces, it could encourage other dissenting groups to do the same and potentially draw neighboring states into the conflict.
November, 2020
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11 November
Why Populism in Europe Will Survive Trump’s Defeat
There are three reasons European populists may still thrive in the post-Trump era.
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11 November
Confronting Islamophobia with Dialogue
What happened in France was wrong, the beheading was brutal and despicable, and in the circumstances the reaction of the French President was emotional but it was also wrong. However, we must engage France (and the French President) in dialogue, not get engaged in overlapping emotions that could lead to more violence.
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5 November
How Europe is Losing the Great Power Competition in Africa
European activities in Africa risk unwittingly drifting onto territory contested by the US and China on their own terms.
September, 2020
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5 September
The ‘Abraham Accord’
Though consequences are not yet fully clear the recently concluded Abraham Accord does not bode well for the Palestinians. Arab solidarity, always on shaky ground, has taken another hit. Also, it has started debate in Pakistan on the recognition of the Jewish state.
July, 2020
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2 July
View from Thailand: US Loses Myanmar to China?
Only time will tell whether or not Myanmar will reciprocate to Beijing’s overtures, but owing to the lack of alternatives offered by Washington, Myanmar seems to have a very simple choice to make.
June, 2020
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28 June
Tensions Rise Over Ethiopia’s Nile Dam
The rains are coming and the dam water levels – and tensions – will soon begin to rise. Solutions that work for all parties must be found, and quickly.
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26 June
US-China Rivalry: Gulf States Struggle to Hedge Their Bets
The Trump administration’s quest to curb relationships between its allies in the Middle East and China offers a preview of how big power rivalry in the region is likely to unfold. It also suggests the limits on the United States’ ability to reduce its commitment to regional security.
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24 June
Hajj Cancellation Due to a Pandemic is Not the First Time
There are many instances in the more than 1,400-year history of the pilgrimage when its planning had to be altered due to armed conflicts, disease or just plain politics.
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24 June
How Illegal Mining is Driving Local Conflicts in Nigeria
Criminal networks fuel community violence in a bid to exploit untapped mineral deposits in the North West where around 80% of mining is carried out illegally and on an artisanal basis.
