Culture has long been associated with museums, literature, music and the arts. Today, it also plays a growing role in diplomacy, economic development and international relations. As competition between countries increasingly extends beyond military or economic power, cultural influence has become an important component of how nations project themselves and strengthen their position on the…
Since the beginning of the regional clashes, Israel has progressively regained the strategic initiative on multiple fronts. After concentrating its efforts on Gaza, the Jewish state extended its military operations against Hezbollah’s structures in Lebanon and against Tehran-backed networks throughout the entire Middle East. This approach aims to prevent its adversaries from rebuilding their military…
Introduction: The trap of power In January 2019, Félix Tshisekedi took the oath of office on the 2006 Constitution, promising to respect it “in its letter and in its spirit.” Seven years later, the same man opens the door to a third term, conditions the 2028 elections on the security situation, and wields constitutional revision…
