In a recent escalation, Russian drones launched a second wave of airstrikes on Kyiv early in the morning of July 31. Despite the intensity of the assault, Ukraine’s air defence forces successfully intercepted all incoming drones, preventing any from reaching their targets. Over forty enemy drones were shot down during the two waves of attacks…
Photo by Charles Smart on Unsplash In a message sent on the 25th anniversary of Morocco’s Throne Day, the French President Emmanuel Macron has reaffirmed that for France, autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty is the framework within which the regional dispute of Western Sahara shall be resolved. “Our support for the autonomy plan proposed by Morocco…
Photo by Iman soleimany zadeh on Unsplash Some MEPs are angry that the EU will be represented at the swearing in this week of Iran’s new president, Masoud Pezeshkian. European External Action Service political director, Enrique Mora, is due to attend the event in Tehran on Tuesday. The EEAS insists that the EU is not be represented at…
Amidst the ongoing Russian aggression against Ukraine, the role of the People’s Republic of China as a potential mediator in peace talks becomes critically important. China, as one of the world’s leading economies and political forces, has the potential to play a decisive role in achieving a stable and just peace in the region, which…
Photo by SnapSaga on Unsplash After the military clashes of 2020 and 2023 and numerous diplomatic meetings in different formats, the longest-running conflict in the post-Soviet space is closing. Azerbaijan and Armenia are ready to sign a peace treaty. Work on the text of the agreement continues, but in the latest, tenth version, Baku explicitly called for the…
Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash With Russia’s war against Ukraine raging on, MEPs have reconfirmed their view that the EU must continue to support Kyiv “for as long as it takes until victory.” A new resolution sets out the newly-elected European Parliament’s first official position on Russia’s “war of aggression” against Ukraine. It restates the continued support…
The Executive Council of the African Union (AU) opened its 45th session in Accra, Ghana last week. Morocco was represented at this session by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates Nasser Bourita. During this session, foreign ministers of the AU member states examined several reports, including the report on the activities…
In recent geopolitical discussions, Russia has emerged as a central figure, often depicted as posing a fundamental threat to Western civilisation. This narrative is complex, encompassing strategic escalations, geopolitical ambitions, and ideological confrontations that reshape global security dynamics. Analysing these narratives reveals an intricate interplay of power, ideology, and historical grievances. Central to the narrative…
Photo by Eric Masur on Unsplash Irregular migration remains one of the most formidable challenges confronting even the most advanced and powerful nations globally. Despite ongoing international initiatives, substantial resources dedicated to addressing this issue, and significant advancements in technology designed to combat migration, it persists unabated. Statistics indicate a significant surge in levels of irregular migration over…
Photo by Matt Brown on Unsplash A former UK MEP said a key meeting this week is a chance to “restore the UK’s tattered European credentials.” The fourth meeting of the European Political Community (EPC) takes place on Thursday. It is a collective launched after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 that was the brainchild of the…
