Giorgio Cafiero

The Caesar Act and the United Arab Emirates

The new US sanctions on Damascus are bad news for the UAE, but it could be a double-edged sword for the US.

History with a dash of cynicism: Iranian solidarity with Black America

Iran's use of the George Floyd protests to hit back at American exceptionalism could reap dividends.

It's US foreign policy that gives life to Iran-Venezuela solidarity

A stronger relationship between the two will trigger another headache for the US, but this time in its own hemisphere.

The post-American order

No one is looking to the US for leadership during the coronavirus crisis. Is this the new normal?

The pandemic’s implications for food security

The international community must act in tandem to prevent a major food shortage that will disproportionately hurt developing countries.

Africa’s vulnerability to Covid-19

The time to act in Africa is now, before the pandemic peaks on the continent.

The coronavirus threat to Yemen

The prospect of Covid-19 hitting Yemen is terrifying considering the already ongoing humanitarian catastrophes in the country.

Coronavirus pandemic reveals the demise of the US as a world leader

The US trails far behind other countries that prioritise humanity over politics.

Revisiting US 'maximum pressure' on Iran amid the coronavirus pandemic

The pandemic provides a chance for the US to reassess its financial warfare against Iran and generate some goodwill.

Russia's influence deepens as Sudan remains ignored by western powers

The Kremlin is positioning itself as indispensable to Sudan while it bids to increase its sway over Africa and Muslim countries.

Trump's 'peace plan' is not only absurd, it’s also dangerous

The plan throws global diplomatic conventions out the window and opens the door for a future where only might is right.

Will bloodshed in Marib undermine political progress in Yemen?

The Yemeni people cannot afford another setback to peace.