Afkār is a publication of the Middle East Council on Global Affairs, providing short-form analyses, insights, and perspectives on regional issues and developments from the Council's experts and outside contributors. Afkār is published in English and Arabic, and is edited by Omar H. Rahman.
Rather than Cold War anti-imperialism, today’s support for the Palestinian cuase is rooted in a more recent history of Israeli complicity in Latin American state repression and violence.
Despite the genocide in Gaza and mounting regional backlash, the UAE has maintained and deepened ties with Israel, prioritizing strategic, technological and economic interests over reputational and moral costs.
Fresh off a diplomatic win in sub-Saharan Africa, Trump advisor Massad Boulos paid a visit to Libya and signaled the administration’s desire to reset its approach in the country.
After shutting out traditional partners France and Spain, Algeria has quickly expanded ties with Italy with larger geopolitical implications for the region.