What Will It Take To Bring Lasting Peace To South Sudan
The troubled Republic of South Sudan has sunk, yet again, into an even, more profound crisis in the last couple […]
Security and Geopolitics
Kenya’s Foreign Policy Adventurism in the Sudan Crisis
Kenya’s policymakers are an adventurous lot in both domestic and foreign policy. They often appear to be sober-minded until they
The 16th BRICS Summit—Implications for Western Dominance and the Rise of the Global South
The 16th BRICS Summit, hosted in Kazan, Russia, from October 22-24, 2024, was a milestone within the shifting global power
Raila’s AU bid: A Test of Kenya’s Diplomatic Acumen
On February 15 and 16, 2025, African leaders will elect a new Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC). Among
The Escalating Crisis in Eastern DRC: Reflections to Address the Protracted Situation
The escalating situation in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) since late January 2025 with the
ISIS’s Recruitment of Foreign Fighters in Somalia – Implications for Regional Security and Al-Shabaab’s Dominance
Somalia has long been a focal point in the global fight against terrorism, with Al-Shabaab dominating the extremist landscape for
Trump II Administration and Kenya-US Relations: Issues, Expectations and Impact
Donald Trump finally emerged the winner of the US 2024 presidential elections and will be sworn in on 20th January,
Challenges to Democracy? The Stakes of the 2025 Elections in Burundi
As the 2025 Burundi elections approach, the country’s political landscape remains fraught with challenges that threaten the core principles of
The Prospects for Reforming the United Nations
The United Nations Organization, the UN, is in 2024 older than 90% of the 8 billion people on earth. Almost
60 Years of Kenya-China Diplomacy: A Commentary on Evolving Relations
Since the Cold War (1947-1991), the diplomatic relations between China and Kenya, established in 1963—the year Kenya gained independence—have undergone
The 2024 US Elections: Implications For Kenya
On 5th November, 2024, Americans will go to the polls to elect a new president and members of Congress. The
Egypt’s Security Pact with Somalia and Its Regional Implications in the Horn of Africa
In August 2024, Egypt and Somalia signed a security pact[1], introducing significant changes to the Horn of Africa’s geopolitical landscape.