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An archway in the entrance of Dakhla carries an image of Morocco's King Mohammed VI, in Western Sahara, Monday, Dec. 21, 2020

Africa’s geopolitical earthquake: How Kenya just backed Morocco—and buried Algeria’s Cold War legacy

Opinion: Nairobi's endorsement of Rabat's Western Sahara autonomy plan signals a resounding victory for a future where Israel, Africa and the US walk forward together, not divided by old grievances but united by shared goals

Amine Ayoub | 06.05.25

Members of the Moroccan Royal Armed Forces stand guard as they take part in the 21st edition of the African Lion military exercise, in Tantan, south of Agadir, Morocco, May 23, 2025

Strategic patience in Africa: America’s quiet edge in global power

Opinion: As US shifts from permanent deployments to partnership-driven security in Africa, it aims to empower local forces, counter extremism and outmaneuver China and Russia through strategic restraint and smarter engagement

Amine Ayoub | 05.31.25

Solar Peace: Why UAE-Israel renewable alliance deserves strategic continuity

Opinion: In a region long shaped by oil and conflict, a different form of power is emerging — solar, not petroleum; cooperation, not confrontation

Amine Ayoub | 05.17.25

Morocco won the Sahara—So why is the UN still interfering?

Since 1991, the UN’s Western Sahara mission has overseen a frozen ceasefire with no referendum in sight; Morocco’s autonomy plan, backed by development in Laâyoune and Dakhla, offers a modern solution, shifting focus from outdated peacekeeping to tackling global security and humanitarian crises

Amine Ayoub | 05.10.25

Defying extremism and backing democracy: The US is overlooking its strongest ally in West Africa

Analysis: As coups and jihadist violence destabilize the Sahel, Mauritania stands out as a rare beacon of stability; with strong counterterrorism reforms, a pro-Western stance and a bold commitment to press freedom, it may be the US’s last true ally in West Africa

Amine Ayoub | 05.03.25

Supporters of incumbent President Kais Saied take part in a demonstration

Tunisia’s silent rage: Are the streets waiting to erupt again?

Opinion: Once hailed as the Arab Spring’s success story, Tunisia now faces a new wave of discontent under an increasingly authoritarian regime

Amine Ayoub | 05.03.25

Cyberwar in the Sahara: How Morocco’s data breach exposes US vulnerabilities

Analysis: With US companies increasingly active in Morocco, the breach reveals critical gaps in cybersecurity that threaten American economic and strategic interests across the region

Amine Ayoub | 04.26.25

מרוקו סהרה המערבית אוהלים של פוליסריו בוערים

Why America must wake up to Iran’s terror proxy in North Africa

Opinion: Sahara has become a battlefield for global influence, with Iran sending drones to its allies across Africa and Russia, funding Wagner-style operations in the Sahel while the Polisario is becoming their puppet

Amine Ayoub | 04.19.25

Why the US should recognize Somaliland: A game-changer for security and strategy

Somaliland’s Berbera port sits at the heart of a global power struggle; As China, Iran and Russia tighten their grip on vital waterways, the US risks losing a key ally in the Horn of Africa by clinging to outdated policies

Amine Ayoub | 04.04.25

US airstrikes signal it’s time to eradicate the Houthi threat

Opinion: Israel must recognize Houthi attacks as part of Iran’s broader strategy to weaken it; to deter further aggression, it must strike preemptively, dismantle proxy networks and strengthen naval defenses before the threat escalates

Amine Ayoub | 04.04.25

Algeria’s shadow war: How it funds and arms Africa's deadliest terror groups

Analysis: Mounting intelligence and evidence reveal how Algeria’s covert operations are destabilizing Africa, fueling insurgencies and reshaping geopolitical dynamics under the guise of diplomacy

Amine Ayoub | 04.03.25

רובה על דגל סודן שמחזיק איש מיליציית RSF באזור חרטום יוני קרבות

The silent genocide: Why the US must lead and Israel must act on Sudan’s crisis

Analysis: Sudan's civil war has led to ethnic genocide, mass killings and over 10 million displaced; despite clear atrocities, global powers remain largely disengaged; Sudan’s collapse threatens regional stability, fueling extremism and insecurity

Amine Ayoub | 03.15.25

Israel must confront the growing jihadist threat in Syria

Opinion: Despite claims of moderation, Syria’s new leadership is closely tied to extremist networks, making the country a potential springboard for attacks on Israel, region; If Israel does not take decisive action to safeguard its security, it will soon find itself facing a fortified terror network on both the Syrian and Lebanese fronts

Amine Ayoub | 03.12.25

הפגנה פרו פלסטינית מפגינים מחוץ ל אוניברסיטת קולומביה ב ניו יורק ארה"ב

Qatar could make up federal funds cut at Columbia U. Trump must act against foreign influence.

Qatar’s grip on the university could become even tighter, raising concerns about foreign influence in US education, particularly from a country with a track record of promoting anti-Western and anti-democratic ideologies

Amine Ayoub | 03.10.25

מסעוד פז'קיאן נשיא איראן , אמיר קטאר תמים בן חמד אאל ת'אני

Iran’s regional recalibration: Qatar at the center, proxies on the periphery

Analysis: Tehran is expanding beyond proxies to forge direct state alliances, with Qatar as a key enabler; as Israel considers military action over Iran's nuclear ambitions, the Trump administration faces pressure to counter Iran’s influence and reevaluate US-Qatar ties

Amine Ayoub | 02.28.25

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