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The Stolen Republic: Untold Facts Behind the Collapse of Afghanistan’s Last Republic
This talk will explore the causes and untold realities behind the fall of Afghanistan’s last republican government in August of 2021, and the return of the Taliban. Drawing on diverse sources and personal experience, Khalid Ramizy will discuss his work as a young Afghan leader and human rights activist and the events that resulted in the collapse of the republic and the failure of two decades of democratic efforts in Afghanistan.

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Blog - How Tensions in the Middle East Affect Africa’s Economy, Security, and Geopolitics
Since 28 February 2026, the Middle East has experienced sustained hostilities following United States and Israeli strikes against Iran and subsequent retaliation by Iran. Iranian missile and drone attacks have been reported across several countries in the region. Leaders across Africa have already expressed alarm.

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Blog - War Against Iran: From International Law to Epstein’s Law
The new episode in the war against Iran is unlike the previous ones, which were either conducted directly or mainly through proxies. We are witnessing a large-scale aggression that is a turning point not only in the history of the Middle East but also in the history of the world. With this war, the world has entered a new era: it heralds the end of the old-world order, however flawed and perpetuating certain injustices, and a shift towards a global disorder where the power of military strikes, rather than international law, would be the basis of international relations.

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How Tensions in the Middle East Affect Africa’s Economy, Security, and Geopolitics 0
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- March 9, 2026
Since 28 February 2026, the Middle East has experienced sustained hostilities following United States and Israeli strikes against Iran and subsequent retaliation by Iran. Iranian missile and drone attacks have been reported across several countries in the region. Leaders across Africa have already expressed alarm. Statements from the African Union and some of its member

By Chris Begealawuh
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