Mali weighs its options amid US and Russian overtures

With its mineral wealth and jihadist dilemma, Mali is entertaining both the Americans and the Russians, to see what each can offer, and what they want in return

Sergey Eledinov and Konstantin Terentev

How U.S. Sees New Sino-Iran Accord

Last week, China and Iran formalized a new and enhanced relationship, which had been in the works for some time amid a growing convergence of interests. In theory, Beijing’s move could undercut the…

Joseph Braude

Half Measures Are No Longer Valid

When the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced its initiative to bring about a ceasefire and put an end to Yemen crisis, the Houthis not only rejected it but their chief negotiator Mohamed Abdul…

Alia Mansour