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According to Trump Israel will not use nuclear weapons against Iran
The Brief No. 72
15 March 2026
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When asked whether Israel will resort to using a nuclear bomb against Iran, President Trump said that Israel “will not do that”.
Trump’s comment is extremely concerning, i...
Calls for the reconfiguration of military arrangements in the Gulf region
The former Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani called for the formation of a strategic defence alliance bringing together Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan. Al Tha...
Read MoreAttacking Iran could destabilise the region - it could at the same time strengthen Iran’s stature in the region
The Brief No. 71
20 February 2026
Read More20 February 2026
Whilst Donald Trump was hosting the first meeting of the Board of Peace in Washington, on 18 Feb. 2026, there were reports abound of the looming attack of Iran by the U...
Talk Africa: South Africa’s influence at the G20 Summit
South Africa hosted the G20 Summit for the first time, bringing the global stage to African soil. From Johannesburg, we explore the summit’s theme – ‘Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability’ – and South ...
Read MoreWas South Africa's G20 summit a success, despite a US boycott?
Africa's first ever G20 summit and the first boycotted by a prominent member, has wrapped up. Its host, South Africa hails it a success with a declaration agreed across a wide range of issues. But wha...
Read MoreCounting down to elections in Cote d’Ivoire, what is at stake?
The Brief, No. 70
20 October, 2025
Read More20 October, 2025
Elections in Cote d’Ivoire will take place on 25 October 2025. Notwithstanding the constitutional challenges at the beginning of the elections champaign and protests, ...