The 'special relationship' has ebbed and flowed over the years, as shifting geopolitical priorities have brought Washington and London closer or pushed them apart.

China has neither the willingness nor the ability anytime soon to substantially project military power into the Middle East. To continue to meet its ends in the Middle East, Beijing may not need to.

The Kennedys have criticised Robert for his stance on vaccines and then, for his support for his father's alleged assassin's release

While Daniel Craig was able to portray a more sensitive James Bond, the 007 of the Bond novels was a misogynist and racist

Security institutions were purposely kept weak so as there would be no threat to the ruling parties, but this has led to widespread crime and terror

Africa's growing importance is enhanced by the fact that it is situated along major sea lines of communication and trade

The US is eager to rid itself of the burden of bearing the main responsibility of ensuring the security and stability of the Middle East