The United States and Venezuela in Crisis

In the early hours of January 3, 2026, explosions and military aircraft were reported over Caracas, the capital of Venezuela. The United States military carried out coordinated strikes on several military locations in and around the city, as well as other parts of the country. Within hours, United States President Donald Trump announced that Venezuelan […]

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When National Interest Speaks: The U.S.–Nigeria–China Power Game Explained

Tension has been building between Nigeria and the United States after the U.S. President, Donald Trump described the killings in Nigeria as a “Christian genocide.”He warned that the U.S. might consider military action if Nigeria failed to protect Christians — a statement that stirred heated debate across diplomatic circles. Nigeria’s Firm Response The Nigerian government […]

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The New Nuclear Arms Race: U.S., Russia, and China at the Edge of a Cold Peace

Introduction: A Renewed Shadow Over Global Peace The world is once again standing at a dangerous crossroads. Recently, the United States—under the administration of Donald Trump—announced its plan to resume nuclear weapons testing, claiming the move is necessary to keep pace with Russia and China. This decision has sparked widespread concern, raising fears that the […]

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Africa’s Coup Comeback: Why Democracy Keeps Slipping Through the Barracks

From Mali to Niger, Burkina Faso, and now Madagascar — a familiar drumbeat is echoing across Africa: the return of military rule.Once celebrated as the “decade of democracy,” the 2000s now seem like a distant dream as the continent wrestles with a growing wave of coups. After years of multiparty elections and civic participation, many […]

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Back to the Barracks Again: Madagascar’s 2025 Coup and the AU’s Struggle to Keep Democracy Alive

When news broke that Madagascar’s army had seized power—again—many Africans didn’t even flinch. Another coup? Another suspension from the African Union? It almost feels like déjà vu. But this one hit differently. The 2025 military takeover came after weeks of relentless youth-led protests. Thousands of young Malagasy—calling themselves Gen Z Madagascar—took to the streets demanding […]

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