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When other nations debate their place in the global struggle between China and America influence, they often cite a proverb from the Kikuyu people in Kenya: “When elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers.” The implication is that small and medium size nations at risk of being squeezed in great power competition should remain
Complicato tenere un congresso del partito di maggioranza a Manchester, proprio mentre il governo doveva annunciare la rinuncia al progetto di alta velocità ferroviaria da Londra verso il nord Inghilterra. Un brutto colpo per le Midlands, una polemica che ha avvelenato i lavori e il dibattito pubblico. La seconda fase del piano High Speed 2
Washington has been abuzz lately over the shocking political intrigue involving the Egyptian government of Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and the powerful former chairman of the United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, Robert Menendez. Details of the plot emerged on September 22, 2023, with the unsealing of court documents filed by the Southern District of
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West Africa has witnessed yet another coup, this time in Niger. In this excerpt from the Watch List 2023 – Autumn Update, Crisis Group encourages the EU and its member states to support regional efforts to de-escalate tensions with the Nigerien junta. A 26 July coup in Niger has upended alliances in West Africa and
Tunisia’s socio-economic woes could get worse if it defaults on its debt. In this excerpt from the Watch List 2023 – Autumn Update, Crisis Group advises the EU to encourage a revised loan deal with the IMF but to pressure Tunis on governance and human rights. Since July 2021, when President Kais Saïed made his
Relations between Ankara and Brussels have been warming despite democratic backsliding in Türkiye. In this excerpt from the Watch List 2023 – Autumn Update, Crisis Group explains how the EU and its member states can deepen this trend, cooperating with Türkiye in areas of mutual interest. An opportunity has arisen to make durable improvements to
The Rohingya refugee crisis in Bangladesh looks set to drag on indefinitely. Insecurity in the overcrowded camps is growing. In this excerpt from the Watch List 2023 – Autumn Update, Crisis Group urges Europe to keep providing humanitarian assistance and increase its intake of refugees. The future looks increasingly bleak for close to one million
Turkey's shift in foreign policy, especially towards the Gulf region, highlights the increasing importance of regional partnerships in the future. This suggests that Turkey's relations with Gulf nations will prioritise preserving regional partnerships in politics, pursuing different great-power strategies, and a stronger dedication to addressing issues like food security, maritime safety and energy supply.Following years