Taking a visionary approach to warfare, the United States Department of Defence (DoD) is developing a Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control (CJADC2), a strategy that would synchronise and streamline warfighting capabilities across all domains.
The Pentagon’s $200 million contract with OpenAI is the latest in the series of initiatives by the Department of Defence focussed on engaging cutting-edge technology firms to enhance military capabilities and introduce automation and efficiency in modern warfare.
The Democratic Party has lost its strategic compass, trading purpose for performance. Once a force for working-class advancement and global leadership, it now drifts in cultural theatrics and reactive politics. While Republicans rally around power and production, Democrats offer moral outrage and identity slogans. To reclaim relevance, the party must refocus on national interest, economic strength, and institutional reform—or risk becoming politically decorative in a world demanding decisive leadership.
Africa is no longer absent from global governance—it’s increasingly present, from BRICS to the G20. But visibility without influence is a hollow victory. Despite symbolic gains, real power remains elusive, scattered by internal disunity and institutional limits. To shape the world order, Africa must build leverage, not just presence—through coherence, strategic diplomacy, and reform from within. The seat at the table is not the prize; what Africa does with it is.
France’s military exit from the Sahel didn’t leave a vacuum—it exposed one. As Russian operatives, Turkish drones, and Gulf aid flood the region, violence has only intensified. The era of Françafrique has ended, but what follows is a scramble, not a solution. This article explores the fractured aftermath, the foreign agendas now shaping the Sahel, and the urgent case for African-led security built on legitimacy, not foreign leverage.
Dr. Brian Reuben Appointed as Special Envoy on European Transformation and Global
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President Trump’s strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, followed by a surprise ceasefire, has jolted the global order—but it’s not the endgame. This is a high-stakes pause, not peace. The real test lies in converting military leverage into a lasting strategic framework. For Africa and the Global South, the episode signals a shift in U.S. power projection—swift, forceful, then restrained. If not followed by coherent diplomacy, it risks becoming just another spark in a volatile world.
Obama opened by acknowledging that democracy is not self-sustaining. “It requires people… who take an oath to uphold the Constitution to take that oath seriously,” he said. He warned that when those in power disregard democratic norms, such as the rule of law, judicial independence, and freedom of the press, the system begins to erode.
As state power declines in fragile regions, governance is increasingly shifting to non-state actors—militant groups, corporations, and private investors. From Gaza to tech-run cities, sovereignty is no longer exclusive to nations. This brief examines the rise of private governance, its geopolitical drivers, and the risks it poses to legitimacy, stability, and diplomacy. The future of power may lie not in parliaments, but in boardrooms, algorithms, and fortified zones.
Sweden has unveiled one of the most ambitious defence investments in its modern history, committing to allocate 5% of its GDP to national and NATO security by 2030. The multi-party agreement includes $31 billion in new spending to modernise Sweden’s military and civil defence. As geopolitical tensions escalate, particularly around the Baltic, Stockholm’s move positions it as a frontline NATO contributor. However, balancing long-term ambition with economic and operational constraints will test Sweden’s resilience and readiness in the years ahead.