Category: Africa

News and Analyses of events in Africa

Trump Geopolitics

Trump’s Geopolitics in a 2nd Term is a Strategic Reckoning

Trump’s foreign policy, outlined in the Interim National Defense Strategic Guidance, represents a bold shift in American power. By focusing on China and the Indo-Pacific, he aims to address what he sees as the biggest geopolitical challenge of the 21st century, believing that pulling back from other regions will be worth it.

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Categories: America / Africa / Arctic / Australia / Central Asia / China and Pacific region / East Asia / Eastern Europe and Russia / Indo-Pacific regions / Middle East / South Asia / Western Europe
Deep State and Western Media

The Legacy Western Media is a Tool of the Deep State Undermining Society

Governance becomes untenable when media prioritizes sensationalism over facts. The Iraq War provides a stark example. Legacy media uncritically amplified fabricated claims of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs), with The New York Times running front-page articles based on anonymous intelligence sources. The truth was different: UN inspector Hans Blix found no WMDs before the 2003 invasion, yet by 2004, a PIPA study showed 57% of Americans still believed Iraq possessed such weapons—a testament to the media’s influence. The consequence? Over 4,000 US troops and 100,000+ Iraqi civilians perished, while trust in Western governance eroded. By 2007, only 19% of Britons trusted their government, per Ipsos Mori.

The media’s role in exacerbating racial tensions became glaring in the wake of the 2020 George Floyd riots. While outlets like CNN and The Guardian highlighted police brutality, they largely ignored the widespread rioting that caused $2 billion in damages, as estimated by AXA Insurance. The selective narrative deepened racial divisions; a Pew Research poll found that by year’s end, 73% of white Americans felt race relations had worsened, up from 44% before Floyd’s death. Rather than fostering understanding, the media amplified discord.

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India

India’s Geopolitical Tightrope is Balancing the US and Russia Amidst a Shifting Global Order

India’s refusal to fully capitulate to US pressure is less a triumph of strategic autonomy than a desperate clinging to a crumbling status quo. By expanding its oil basket to 39 countries (up from 29), including Iraq and Nigeria, India dilutes its reliance on any single supplier—but this diversification is a Band-Aid, not a cure. The lack of a coherent energy strategy leaves India vulnerable to both American retaliation and Russian leverage, undermining its claims of geopolitical resilience.

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Africa France

The French Retreat is a Step Closer to Freedom for Africa

The French retreat is undoubtedly a cause for celebration, but it is not a panacea. Africa’s challenges are immense: terrorism, poverty, corruption, and climate change, to name just a few. The departure of French troops will not magically solve these problems. If anything, it places the onus squarely on African leaders to step up and deliver. The formation of the AES is a promising start, but it will require sustained commitment and cooperation to succeed.

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CIA Think Tanks

The Role of Think Tanks in Legitimizing CIA-Backed Regime Change Operations

If history is any guide, these think tanks will continue to provide intellectual cover for future regime change operations. Perhaps tomorrow’s target will be Venezuela, where think tank reports have long painted Nicolás Maduro as an existential threat to regional stability. Or maybe it will be Iran again, where “experts” routinely warn about the dangers of its nuclear program, conveniently ignoring the long history of U.S. meddling in Iranian affairs. Wherever the next intervention occurs, one can be sure that a glossy think tank report will be there to justify it.

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USAID

Amena’s Fight for Hope in the Wake of USAID’s Retreat

Even in Bangladesh, where USAID had played a critical role in disaster relief and development, its programs were not free from controversy. Some agricultural initiatives led to environmental damage, while governance projects were accused of undermining local institutions by favoring foreign NGOs over national efforts. The 2025 funding suspension only reinforced the notion that USAID’s presence was as much about American strategic interests as it was about humanitarian assistance. For Amena and her community, the suspension is a stark reminder of their vulnerability, their dependence on the goodwill of a distant power that can withdraw its support at any moment.

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Bangladesh

Can Sazia’s Winter Reverie Forge Bangladesh’s Path Beyond D8’s Broken Promises?

Despite these shortcomings, dismissing the D8 entirely would be shortsighted. The organisation serves as a platform for dialogue, fostering diplomatic goodwill among its members. Initiatives in food security and industrial collaboration, though limited in tangible outcomes, have at least sparked conversations about shared challenges. For Bangladesh, the D8 represents a symbolic connection to the global south and an affirmation of its aspirations to collaborate with peer nations.

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Geopolitics

The Influence of Religious Prophecies on Ancient, Medieval, and Modern Geopolitics

In modern times, religious prophecies continue to influence geopolitics in profound ways. The belief in Christian Zionism, rooted in the idea that the return of Jews to Israel fulfils Biblical prophecy, has shaped U.S. foreign policy. Evangelical Christian groups view the establishment of Israel in 1948 as a necessary step toward the Second Coming of Christ, influencing American political support for Israel, especially under leaders such as Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush. Similarly, in Iran, Shia eschatology played a pivotal role in the Islamic Revolution of 1979. Ayatollah Khomeini framed the revolution as a step toward the eventual return of the Mahdi and the establishment of a divinely guided Islamic state. This vision continues to shape Iran’s foreign policies and regional alliances, from its support for Hezbollah to its involvement in the Syrian Civil War.

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Class warfare

Class Warfare is Not Just About Money, It’s About Who Controls the Hashtags

This brings us to Karl Marx, who, bless him, thought he had it all figured out with his theory of class conflict. Marx believed history was driven by the antagonism between economic classes—the bourgeoisie and the proletariat. He predicted this would all culminate in revolution when the economic interests of these groups could no longer be reconciled. While Marx deserves credit for highlighting the role of economics in social conflict, he perhaps underestimated the sheer power of cultural forces. It turns out that intellectuals, religious leaders, and media moguls can shape society just as profoundly as any capitalist or factory owner.

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