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AfricaSource

Feb 23, 2026

The Sahel’s most acute crisis is unfolding in Burkina Faso

By <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert" >Jordanna Yochai</span>

While Mali draws headlines, Burkina Faso has become the Sahel’s true epicenter of extremist violence. As insecurity spreads, President Ibrahim Traoré has tightened his grip on power—

English Politics & Diplomacy

AfricaSource

Feb 20, 2026

Five forces that may reshape the African continent in 2026

By <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert">Rama Yade</span>

African countries have new opportunities to launch partnerships that serve the continent’s interests and to more permanently carve out Africa’s role in geopolitics

Africa Economy & Business

MENASource

Feb 20, 2026

Iran’s regime is suffering from strategic vertigo. Its next misstep may be its last.

By <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert" >Michael Rozenblat</span>

Iranian leaders continue to see their major decisions backfire. Will they choose obstinance again in ongoing talks with the US?

Conflict Iran

Econographics

Feb 20, 2026

To bridge the transatlantic productivity divide, Europe needs structural reforms—and AI

By <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert">Hung Tran</span>

Policymakers and investors should actively incentivize laggard firms to adopt productivity-enhancing practices and technologies.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

UkraineAlert

Feb 20, 2026

After four years of Russia’s invasion, time to stop underestimating Ukraine

By <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert" >Mykola Bielieskov</span>

As Russia's invasion of Ukraine enters a fifth year, it is time to stop underestimating the Ukrainian military and recognize that Kyiv is now a major military power with plenty of trump cards in its possession, writes Mykola Bielieskov.

Conflict Defense Technologies

MENASource

Feb 20, 2026

Syria is not Libya, but it could become one if the world looks away

By <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert">Kurt Davis Jr.</span>

There are lessons from Libya's fragmentation and collapse that can be applied now as Syria sits at a similar inflection point.

Conflict Libya

UkraineAlert

Feb 19, 2026

Ukraine hopes escalating Russian losses will push Putin toward peace

By <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert" >David Kirichenko</span>

As the Russian invasion enters a fifth year, Ukraine is hoping escalating Russian losses can finally force Putin to seek a meaningful settlement, writes David Kirichenko.

Conflict Defense Policy

UkraineAlert

Feb 19, 2026

As Russian battlefield losses mount, Putin is turning to Africa for soldiers

By <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert">Katherine Spencer</span>

Russia’s growing reliance on African recruits to continue the war in Ukraine is a powerful symbol of an invasion that has gone horribly wrong for Kremlin dictator Vladimir Putin, writes Katherine Spencer.

Africa Conflict

MENASource

Feb 18, 2026

Israel needs a fundamental shift in its foreign policy

By <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert">Amir Asmar</span>

Israel's international standing has been tarnished by its conduct in Gaza, but the apparent end of the war presents a unique moment for reexamination.

Conflict International Norms

GeoTech Cues

Feb 18, 2026

To compete with China in space, the US must form more equitable commercial partnerships with African nations

By <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert" >Maureen Farrell and Matt Petit</span>

To counter China’s space diplomacy efforts, the United States must make creative investments across multiple sectors of African economies.

Africa National Security