Turkey and Israel on the Brink of War over Syria: Context, Interests and Scenarios
Introduction The fall of Bashar al-Assad on 8 December 2024 and the subsequent establishment of an Islamist HTS-dominated government in…
The Diplomatic Afterlife: Exploring Strategic Dialogues at Pope Francis’ Funeral
The funerals of globally significant political and religious leaders have long been occasions for collective mourning, yet in the contemporary…
Al-Shabaab’s Trajectory: Can It Emerge as Somalia’s Taliban or HTS 2.0? A Strategic Analysis of Potential Futures
Contextual Overview: In February 2025, Al-Shabaab (AS) launched its Shaballe Offensive, signaling a marked escalation in the group’s military campaign.…
Precarious Peace: South Sudan’s Fragile Transition and the Emerging Regional Security Crisis
The signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) on 9 July 2005 between the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army (SPLM/A) and…
Beyond the Fray: Africa’s Agency Amidst a Contentious Global Trade Order
As the global order teeters on the precipice of transformation, two intersecting conflicts, one geopolitical and the other economic, are…
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Institute of Foreign Affairs welcomed Julia Pataki, Ambassador of Romania to Ethiopia
On April 17, 2025 H.E. Jafar Bedru Executive Director of the Institute of Foreign Affairs (@ifa_ethiopia), welcomed Julia Pataki, Ambassador…
Ethiopia’s Quest for Sea Access: Navigating Peaceful Diplomatic Strategies
As one of the few civilizational states, Ethiopia has had contacts with ancient civilizations through caravan and long-distance commercial activities…
Moroccan Ambassador to Ethiopia Visits Institute of Foreign Affairs to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation
Addis Ababa, April 17, 2025 H.E. Jafar Bedru, Executive Director of the Institute of Foreign Affairs (@ifa_ethiopia), welcomed Her Excellency…
Institute of Foreign Affairs Hosts Tanzanian National Defense College Delegation
Institute of Foreign Affairs Hosts Tanzanian National Defense College Delegation On April 16, 2025 The Institute of Foreign Affairs (IFA)…