- 20 September, 2026
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What to Expect as Erdogan Meets Saudi Leaders for High-Level Talks
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan travelled to Saudi Arabia on Friday for a one-day working visit centred on talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
When Social Media Crossed Borders: The Story Behind Ceuta’s Migrant Rush
Today, one social media post can travel faster than any human being ever could. Sometimes those messages offer hope. Sometimes they create chaos. Social media
How Can Lebanon Avoid a New Front? Ceasefire in Lebanon Has Been Under Threat from Regional Tensions
The fragile ceasefire in Lebanon continues to come under threat owing to military activity, unresolved political issues, and regional tension. Lebanon ceasefire under pressure, Despite
The Illusion of Isolation: Why Transnational Ideology Threatens Gaza’s New Peace Framework
The world in recent days saw a monumental step towards a lasting stability in the Middle East. President Donald Trump’s historic deal brokered by the
Gaza Peace Proposal Meets Israeli Silence Amid Weekend Bombardment
The Gaza peace proposal has made a new diplomatic moment in a war that has brought immense suffering for Palestinians. But it remained unclear how
The Ceuta Surge: Was the Ceuta Border Influx a Calculated Diplomatic Warning?
In late July 2026, the world watched what looked like an unprecedented Ceuta border influx, with around 70,000 migrants trying to cross into the Spanish
Algeria and Italy Strengthen Migration and Security Cooperation With New Police Agreement
In a pretty decisive move to secure the Mediterranean basin, a landmark Algeria–Italy police accord has finally been put in place. By early August 2026,
Saudi Arabia has announced a Red Sea security initiative amid threats to trade routes from regional instability
Saudi Arabia has said it will create a multinational maritime defence coalition to protect the Red Sea and its surrounding waters, positioning itself as the
Syria Seeks Security Deal With Israel: The Implications of President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s Proposal for the Region
In a major move in diplomatic affairs, President of Syria Ahmed al-Sharaa has recently declared that the government of Syria is looking to make a
Iran Rejects Joint Omani Maritime Framework, Asserts Unilateral Sovereignty Over Strait of Hormuz Chokepoint
Iran has turned down a proposal from Oman that would have split management of the Strait of Hormuz between the two countries, according to Iranian