Quick Take Gaza protests spread to over 25 US universities with hundreds arrested The Gaza solidarity encampment at Columbia University has sparked similar protests throughout the country. Palestine
Regional View What's behind Iran's ambitious push for influence in Africa? With a key Tehran conference hosting African nations, the Islamic Republic is moving to catch up with such heavyweight investors as China and Russia, pursuing geopolitical interests in Africa through both trade ties and the shipment of military equipment. Iran
Regional View As Russia's footprint slumps, can Turkey anchor Armenia, Azerbaijan to West? Russia’s declining footprint in the South Caucasus presents an opportunity for Turkey to anchor Azerbaijan and Armenia to the Western fold. Turkey