Amid its escalating conflict with the West over the war in Ukraine, Russia is working to strengthen its military ties across Africa—this time by restructuring its presence in Mali, a key state in West Africa.

During his interview with Al-Estiklal, Mohamed Abu Zeid, Sudan Future Movement Foreign Secretary, discusses the shifting dynamics of Sudan's internal conflict, the role of neighboring countries, and the broader regional implications.

Ukraine recently launched one of its broadest assaults of the war against air bases inside Russia, targeting sites from eastern Siberia to Russia’s western border.

Russia and China recently sent a strong message to the West following a comprehensive round of talks between their leaders, who reaffirmed their alliance in their quest to upend the US-led world order.

As the global race intensifies for fifth-generation stealth fighters, doubts are growing about Rafale’s ability to survive in a battlefield increasingly shaped by electronic stealth, AI, and network superiority.