PERSONNEL
STRATEGY & INTELLIGENCE
RedMed: The Global Nexus at the Suez, Red Sea, and Horn of Africa
Why the RedMed Region is Becoming Increasingly Central to the Emerging Global Strategic Framework
STRATEGY & INTELLIGENCE
The Red Sea and Indian Ocean: Fishing in Troubled Waters
Djibouti takes center stage as Horn, Arabian Peninsula, and the muddied waters of the Red Sea come “into play”. Just as the Suez Canal doubles its capacity, Iran enjoys new freedom of operations, and Beijing begins consolidating its reach into strategic bases in the region.
DIPLOMACY, ALLIANCES & TREATIES
Obama’s Africa Turn
After his successful achievement of an accord with Iran, US Pres. Barack Obama belatedly starts moves to regain African ground from the PRC. Is it too little, too late?
GOVERNANCE & ELECTIONS
CURRENT ESTIMATE | Nigeria: Jonathan Bequeaths a Crisis to Buhari
STRATEGY & INTELLIGENCE
STRATEGIC TRAJECTORIES | A Strategic Link Now Possible Between Egypt and Ethiopia
Egyptian concern over the flow of Nile waters now focuses not on Ethiopia but on Sudan.
SOVEREIGNTY
Sudan’s Hidden Agenda Toward South Sudan
Khartoum’s real agenda is emerging as Khartoum plays the rôle of mediator between South Sudan Pres. Salva Kiir and insurgent leader Riek Machar. Whatever happens, Sudan is determined to end the days of an independent South Sudan.
STRATEGY & INTELLIGENCE
2015: The Year of Opportunity and Danger
GOVERNANCE & ELECTIONS
Africa: Disquiet in the Congo
DRC Pres. Joseph Kabila’s quest to become “president for life” has revived suspicions over the cause of death of his “trusted advisor”.
SECURITY, UNREST & WAR
The Lingering South Sudan Affair
… and why Western intervention is making matters worse.
SOVEREIGNTY
Unfinished Business on the White Nile
Sudan Pushes Fighting Against, and Inside, South Sudan as it Maneuvers to Re-Absorb South Sudan into Sudan
DIPLOMACY, ALLIANCES & TREATIES