Political Analysis that MATTERS, sound POLICY ADVISOR, Asia-Africa Watch, Conflict Mitigation. Security & International relations expert. Researcher, Historian.
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Rubio will have to remain on the job if he or whoever it was that picked him up for the job think/s that he can accomplish what was set out for him to accomplish (not only is the opposition coming from external forces but also from the internal) — and that is Monroe Doctrine 2.0 !!
Trump says he expects Rubio to remain as secretary of state reut.rs/4iwFMfX
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South Korean ambassador: My country is betting $350 billion on U.S. industry
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‘A restless and difficult night’ in the Baltics as NATO fighter jets fail to shoot down drone euronews.com/2026/11/11/a-re…
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The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, received this afternoon at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa, H.E. Mr. Pekka Haavisto, United Nations Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for #Sudan.
They exchanged views on ongoing diplomatic & mediation efforts to secure a ceasefire & advance a peaceful resolution to the crisis in Sudan, including the AU’s engagement with the Quintet.
Mr. Haavisto commended the AU’s leadership & sustained engagement with Sudanese stakeholders to address the political & humanitarian crisis. He also welcomed the Chairperson’s plans to reopen the AU Liaison Office in Khartoum.
The Chairperson @ymahmoudali briefed Mr. Haavisto on the AU’s diplomatic engagements, including through the offices of Dr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, AU High Representative for Silencing the Guns & Chair of the AU High-Level Panel on Sudan, & H.E. Ambassador Mohamed Belaiche, Special Representative of the Chairperson & Head of the AU Liaison Office in Sudan. These efforts include engagement with Sudanese stakeholders & coordination with the Quintet & Quad.
The Chairperson reiterated the AU’s position that any credible pathway towards a sustainable resolution must be inclusive, Sudanese-led & Sudanese-owned, with the people of Sudan at the centre of the process.
They both underscored the importance of close AU-UN coordination & reaffirmed the AU’s central role in facilitating the political process, while expressing grave concern over the deteriorating humanitarian situation & the urgent need to address the suffering of the Sudanese population.
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Abu Dhabi peace talks end with prisoner exchange agreement as US envoys prepare to meet Putin euronews.com/2026/11/11/abu-…
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Analysis, indeed !!
Understanding what that Chinese power would mean in the future correctly is key !
Why #Independence matters !!
The countries that are actually closest to China, geographically, economically, historically, have a notably different relationship with the panic than Washington does.
Vietnam, which shares a border and a thousand years of complicated history with China, manages that relationship with clear eyes.
It trades with China, competes with China, disagrees with China on the East Sea/South China Sea, and does not require American framing to understand what it’s dealing with.
It has its own analysis. Built from its own experience. Calibrated to its own interests.
The same is true across Southeast Asia, to varying degrees.
These countries are not naive about Chinese power.
They are also not performing alarm for a domestic audience.
They are doing the actual work of managing a complicated relationship with a significant neighbor.
What they generally do not need is Washington, from 8,000 miles away, telling them that the threat they are living next to is worse than they think and that the solution involves closer alignment with American strategic objectives.
Proximity produces clarity.
Distance, apparently, produces think tanks.
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He had no idea — that he was going to get stuck behind the geopolitical strategy that he thinks will serve the US's interest (Somalia has offered the US to build instalations where he thinks he can strike a deal after blowing a whole lot of dust needlessly where there is an offer already on the table) while simultaneously serving the interests of both #Ethiopia and #Somaliland at the expense of the Somalis.
#Egypt, #Somalia, #Turkey beat him to it as he came in late.
#Daily_Brief: Senator Ted Cruz pressures #US ambassador nominee to back #Somaliland recognition
Referring to Trump’s characterization of Somaliland as “a totally different country” from Somalia, Cruz said: “I think President Trump is exactly right. Somaliland is not Somalia. The President has made his position clear and I believe it is time for the United States to formally recognize Somaliland.”
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Indeed !!
Following my engagement with Sudan’s Prime Minister, Professor Kamil Idris, on the sidelines of the COMESA Heads of State and Government Summit in Harare, Zimbabwe, I am pleased that Sudan has lifted its ban on Kenyan tea imports, ending a restriction that had been in place for 20 months.
Kenya welcomes and appreciates this decision, which reopens an important market for our tea, restores opportunities for our exporters and supports the livelihoods of our farmers and their families.
This progress demonstrates what dialogue and constructive diplomacy can achieve. We look forward to strengthening our bilateral relations, expanding trade and working together for peace, stability and shared prosperity in our region.
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US warns Madagascar over growing military ties with Russia
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【 Ambassador’s Visit to Massawa Port🇯🇵🇪🇷】
On 29 Oct, when Amb. Matsuo visited Massawa, he met Massawa Port GM Mr. Dawit and observed 2 crane trucks, provided with Japan ODA 30 years ago, are still in good condition, thanks to the excellent maintenance by the Port Authority!
【 Ambassador’s Visit to Massawa Port🇯🇵🇪🇷】
On 29 Oct, when Amb. Matsuo visited Massawa, he met Massawa Port GM Mr. Dawit and observed 2 crane trucks, provided with Japan ODA 30 years ago, are still in good condition, thanks to the excellent maintenance by the Port Authority! 🏗️
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How China’s two-for-one diplomatic threat forced Japan’s Takaichi to back down
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Iran has designated Argentina’s navy and air force as “terrorist organisations” in retaliation for Buenos Aires’s blacklisting of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Iran has designated Argentina’s navy and air force as “terrorist organisations” in retaliation for Buenos Aires’s blacklisting of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.news/1g03lr
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Libya’s acting Foreign Minister Taher al-Baour says his country’s maritime agreement with Türkiye is not directed against any other state, stressing both countries have the sovereign right to conclude such deals
Libya’s acting Foreign Minister Taher al-Baour says his country’s maritime agreement with Türkiye is not directed against any other state, stressing both countries have the sovereign right to conclude such deals
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Ukraine and Russia reportedly show 'a little bit of flexibility' on territory as Abu Dhabi talks begin euronews.com/2026/11/10/ukra…
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Portugal's foreign ministry on Tuesday slammed Mark Rutte after the NATO chief said that for Lisbon, Russia was a distant and less relevant threat.
Portugal's foreign ministry on Tuesday slammed Mark Rutte after the NATO chief said that for Lisbon, Russia was a distant and less relevant threat.
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Hard to see why the US would stop the military aid to Egypt — the degree to which Israel's hands are strengthened in the region depends on how robust Egypt is.
🇪🇬 🇮🇷 In an interview with France 24, #Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said he believed #Iran and the #UnitedStates wanted to negotiate, but called for a "concrete deal" to prevent another escalation.
🇺🇸 He also said Cairo was still "counting" on US President Donald Trump to "move forward" with the stalled Gaza peace plan and was "confident" US military aid to Egypt would continue.
🔗 Watch his full #TêteÀTête interview here ➡️ go.france24.com/KuS5
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In Italy the government debates aid to Kyiv, while Abu Dhabi negotiates Ukraine's future euronews.com/2026/11/10/ital…
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Áron Orbán, the brother of former Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán, was taken into custody on Monday over suspected people smuggling with arrests and house searches held at several locations in Budapest and Pest County, as per local media reports.
Áron Orbán, the brother of former Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán, was taken into custody on Monday over suspected people smuggling with arrests and house searches held at several locations in Budapest and Pest County, as per local media reports.
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A Russian general elevated to the rank of Commander of the National Order of Mali as a foreign recipient, according to the government
Andrei Averianov, an adviser to the Russian President, was decorated by Malian President Assimi Goïta "for his contribution to Mali–Russia cooperation" in security and defense.
Un général russe élevé au grade de Commandeur de l'ordre national du Mali à titre étranger, selon le gouvernement
Andreï Averianov, conseiller du Président russe, a été décoré par le Président malien Assimi Goïta "pour sa contribution à la coopération Mali‑Russie" en matière de sécurité et de défense.
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He is trying his best !!
There was no reason to believe why they would choose to side with Massie !
House GOP leaders successfully killed a push to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth — a surprising show of unity from a divided Republican Party after last week's midterm drubbing. cnn.it/3UNato0
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