Israel-Somaliland Recognition

Israel-Somaliland Recognition

Case Study Background On December 2024, Israel became the first country to formally recognize Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state, marking a significant shift in the geopolitical landscape of the Horn of Africa. This recognition comes more than three...
Singapore’s Best Ice Cream & Waffle Cafes

Singapore’s Best Ice Cream & Waffle Cafes

Featured Cafe Reviews & Ambience Three’s A Crowd Vibe: Contemporary casual with a local twistSignature: Churros Waffles with Dark Gianduja gelato This halal-certified gem brings neighborhood charm with creative flavor combinations that speak to the...
Trump Furniture Tariffs

Trump Furniture Tariffs

Executive Summary President Trump’s postponement of escalated furniture tariffs reflects the complex interplay between protectionist trade policy, consumer price pressures, and international supply chain dependencies. This analysis examines the implications for...
Somalia’s Al-Shabaab Conflict

Somalia’s Al-Shabaab Conflict

Case Study: The January 2026 Jabad Godane Operation Background Context The January 1, 2026 military operation in Jabad Godane exemplifies the ongoing counterterrorism campaign in Somalia. Al-Shabaab, active since 2007, remains one of East Africa’s most...
Vietnam-Germany Vocational Migration

Vietnam-Germany Vocational Migration

Case Study: The Vietnamese-German Labour Pipeline Background Context Vietnam has established itself as Germany’s largest source of foreign vocational apprentices, with 7,100 new contracts signed in 2024, representing a 61% increase from the previous year. This...