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In Africa, France Is Learning English

Since the end of the colonial era, France has remained deeply embedded in Africa, particularly in the countries that once formed its empire. It’s no surprise that Paris is still culturally, economically, politically and militarily relevant there. And yet this year’s Africa Forward Summit, which brings together the governments of France and African states, was […]

Daily Memo: Iraqi Plans for US Withdrawal, Turkey Reaches Out to Libya

Making plans. Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi confirmed that the decision to end the U.S.-led coalition’s mission in Iraq on Sept. 30 is final....

The Contradiction at the Heart of China’s Military Reforms

China’s military is undergoing its most significant transformation in decades. The recent appointment of dozens of new commanders, the restructuring of Central Military Commission...

Daily Memo: Drone Strikes in Libya, German Intelligence

Update on Libya. Libya’s revenue from oil exports reached $15.2 billion in the first half of 2026, nearly 9 percent above target. The figure...

The Significance of the Ceuta Crisis Beyond Migration

Late last month, more than 70,000 people crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in a matter of days. Spanish troops were...

Daily Memo: US and Israel Likely to Pause Iran War Until After Elections

Strategic pause. The U.S. and Israel are unlikely to take major steps against Iran or the Gaza Strip until the Israeli elections and the...

Iran’s Unfinished War: Tehran’s Race Against Time

More than four months into the U.S. and Israeli war with Iran, it is easy to lose sight of Iran’s strategic position among the...

Daily Memo: Concerns Over US Arms Stockpiles and Black Sea Transit

Advice on Iran. U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Dan Caine reportedly told top Trump administration officials privately that the U.S. needs to find...

The Broader Impact of a New Alliance in the Middle East

Last week, my colleague Kamran Bokhari predicted the emergence of a new Middle Eastern geopolitical order. He noted that that order would be built...

George Answers Your Questions: Azerbaijan: Very Small, Very Significant

Azerbaijan: Very Small, Very Significant Aug. 3, 2026 Question: If Azerbaijan is the soft underbelly of Russia, in what way could it give Putin a tummy...

Ceuta’s Migration Crisis

(click to enlarge) On 30 July, an unprecedented migration crisis unfolded in the small Spanish exclave of Ceuta, an 18-square-kilometer (7-square-mile) territory on the North...

Daily Memo: Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Agree to Mutual Defense Pact

New alliance. Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed a joint defense pact, pledging to defend each other in case of an attack. Saudi Crown...
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