Category: Africa
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Libya: From Revolution to Ruin, and the Struggle for Stability Introduction Libya is a land of dramatic contrasts—vast deserts, ancient cities, and, in recent years, the chaos of civil war and foreign intervention. Once ruled by the eccentric and authoritarian Muammar Gaddafi, Libya seemed on the cusp of change with his ouster during the 2011…
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Apartheid in South Africa: The System of Racial Oppression and the Struggle for Liberation Introduction Apartheid in South Africa stands as one of the most notorious and systematic structures of racial oppression in modern history. For nearly fifty years, apartheid entrenched white supremacy, subjugating Black South Africans and other racial groups through a brutal regime…
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Djibouti and Eritrea: A Border Dispute in the Horn of Africa’s Strategic Crossroads Introduction Djibouti and Eritrea, two small but geopolitically significant nations in the Horn of Africa, share a fraught history defined by territorial disputes, strategic positioning, and the complex politics of the region. The two countries have long clashed over the desolate but…
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Operation Juniper Shield: The U.S. Mission to Combat Terrorism and Stabilize the Sahel Introduction Operation Juniper Shield, a long-running U.S. military operation in North and West Africa, is part of the United States’ strategy to combat terrorism, disrupt militant networks, and stabilize the increasingly volatile Sahel region. The mission, initially known as Operation Enduring Freedom…
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Somaliland: An Unrecognized Nation and a Beacon of Stability in the Horn of Africa Introduction In the northern Horn of Africa lies Somaliland, a self-declared independent region with a complex history and an ambition to be recognized as a sovereign nation. Unlike its conflict-ridden neighbor, Somalia, Somaliland has maintained relative peace, democratic governance, and stability…
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Western Sahara: Africa’s Last Colony and the Struggle for Self-Determination Introduction In the sweeping deserts of North Africa, Western Sahara stands as one of the world’s most protracted territorial disputes—a conflict between Morocco and the Sahrawi people that has persisted for nearly half a century. Known for its rich phosphate deposits and valuable coastline along…
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Somalia: Conflict, Resilience, and the Pursuit of Stability Introduction Somalia, a country on the Horn of Africa, is known both for its rich cultural heritage and for its decades of political instability, conflict, and humanitarian crises. Since the fall of its central government in 1991, Somalia has been portrayed as a land of warlords, pirates,…
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Cabinda: Angola’s Forgotten Conflict and the Quest for Autonomy Introduction Cabinda, an oil-rich enclave separated from mainland Angola by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is a region often overlooked in discussions about African conflicts and independence movements. Known for its abundant natural resources and lush rainforests, Cabinda is also a land marked by decades…
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Central African Republic: A Nation Struggling for Peace and Stability Introduction The Central African Republic (CAR) is a land of vast natural wealth and deep-rooted cultural heritage, yet its recent history has been marred by persistent instability, ethnic and sectarian conflict, and political crises. Landlocked in the heart of Africa, CAR’s story is emblematic of…
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Egypt and Israel: From War to Peace and the Pursuit of Stability in the Middle East Introduction The relationship between Egypt and Israel is one of the most consequential and complex in the Middle East. Marked by a history of intense conflict, groundbreaking diplomacy, and delicate peace, this relationship has shaped the region’s geopolitical landscape…
Apocalypse Now Threedux: World War Thr33 