Maher Abu al-Majd is a Yemeni journalist based in Istanbul. He specializes in international politics, and has published research with Yemeni and regional research centers.
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Egypt Maneuvers in the Horn of Africa
Since October 2023, the Middle East has witnessed a series of geopolitical developments, which Cairo has perceived as a direct threat to its national security. These include: 1) the Israeli war on Gaza; 2) Houthi escalation in the Red Sea and a subsequent decline in Suez Canal revenue; 3) Ethiopia's quest for a seaport and plans to establish a … Read more
Turkey and the Red Sea Crisis
Turkey’s meaningful engagement with Africa began during the rule of the Justice and Development Party in 2008. That year, Turkey hosted the first Turkey-Africa Cooperation Summit. Ankara’s quest for new horizons in its political and economic relations came during a period of notable economic growth, and over the past 15 years, it has successfully … Read more