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The recent coup in Niger has brought attention to the intricate dynamics of power, influence, and sovereignty in Africa once again. Although coups are often perceived with apprehension due to their potential to disrupt stability, it is crucial to delve deeper into the context and evaluate how this …

Eng. Saleem Al Batayneh In recent times, a proliferation of intricate terms blending political and economic dimensions has emerged, often escaping our cognitive grasp due to their veiled significance. These terms bear connotations beyond their surface meanings, such as the overarching identity that transcends national identity, yielding itself …

The kind of industrial policies promoted by Bidenomics raises the risk of going down the path that China has taken. China’s mounting economic difficulties have embarrassed many Western observers—or at least should have. Not too long ago, many journalists and economists on this continent and in Europe praised …

The coup d’état in Niger has provoked the umpteenth crisis between Algeria and France, notes Spanish ‘Atalayar’ magazine. It all started after an Algerian public radio announced that Algiers had refused permission for French military aircraft to fly over Algerian airspace. As the media outlet recalled, Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s …

In the dynamic landscape of the business world, companies are constantly exploring strategies to enhance their growth, competitiveness, and market presence. Two prominent strategies that often come into play are business mergers and consolidations. While these terms are often used interchangeably, they signify distinct approaches to achieving similar …

China’s reaction to the Camp David summit in Washington between South Korea, Japan and American officials was angry, and many angry reactions by China appeared on it. Where the Camp David summit comes as a pillar to provide the basis for an American nuclear deterrent force with its …

The semiconductor industry is a rapidly growing and competitive field, and the Indo-Pacific region is a major player in this race. Countries such as Taiwan, South Korea, China and US have long been major producers of semiconductors, and they have invested heavily in research and development to stay …

The Taiwanese authorities have expressed their fears that the international community is preoccupied with what is happening in Ukraine, which might allow China to make military moves towards the island, so that Beijing, in turn, confirms that Taiwan is an integral part of its territory, considering that Taiwan …

At the invitation of President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, I make a state visit to the Republic of South Africa and attend the 15th BRICS Summit. It is my sixth visit to the promising land of the “rainbow nation”. South Africa is home to the great statesman Nelson Mandela, …