Emanuele Rossi

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Dec 2, 2024, 6:32 PM

China’s Gamble in Syria

On Monday, China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated that Beijing “supports Syria’s efforts to maintain national security and stability” following a shock offensive by armed opposition forces that saw the Syrian government lose control of Aleppo. Lin emphasised...

Nov 27, 2024, 6:48 PM

Ceasefire in Lebanon: US Acts, China Observes

The recent ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah marks a significant achievement in U.S.-led diplomacy in one of the still most volatile regions of the world. After months of intense conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, the Southern Lebanon border—an extension...

Nov 25, 2024, 4:56 PM

Iran’s Nuke Is Back: How Long Can CRINK Go Business as Usual?

Iran is set to resume talks with Germany, France, and the UK (E3) in Geneva on November 29. These discussions, focusing on Iran’s nuclear program and regional issues like Palestine and Lebanon, come in the wake of the International...

Nov 21, 2024, 4:58 PM

E3-Trump: Diplo-namics Await Maximum Pressure 2.0 on Iran

Triggering a potential new tension phase, the E3 (France, Germany, and the United Kingdom) and the United States passed an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) resolution today condemning Iran’s non-compliance with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and...

Nov 14, 2024, 5:37 AM

KSA and the UAE Await Trump With Eyes on Iran

The Gulf states, particularly Saudi Arabia and the UAE, are adopting a cautious stance toward Donald Trump’s anticipated return to the White House. While they usually welcome the Republican administrations, given a classic, natural affinity, Gulf rulers remain wary...

Nov 8, 2024, 6:07 PM

Is the Houthi chaos in the Indo-Med here to stay?

Shortly after Donald Trump’s 2024 election victory, an Emirati geopolitical influencer circulated a provocative tweet suggesting that the Houthis had declared a ceasefire out of “fear” of Trump’s return to the White House. The statement quickly went viral, especially...

Nov 5, 2024, 6:00 PM

How USA2024 Could Shape Key Geostrategic Dossiers

The 2024 US presidential election will inevitably reshape the global landscape, given the United States’ central role in international affairs. As the leader of the Western order, the US wields unparalleled influence in establishing international governance and stability. Whether...

Nov 1, 2024, 11:57 PM

Kallas and her EU’s Middle East Vision

As Europe navigates an increasingly volatile geopolitical landscape marked by conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine and rising global tensions, HR/VP nominated Kaja Kallas has laid out a strategic vision to bolster the EU’s role as a key...

Oct 28, 2024, 10:55 PM

China’s Ambiguity: A Way to Keep Iran as a Junior Partner?

Following the recent Israeli strike on Iranian targets that led to the death of four Iranian military personnel and the destruction of several sensitive military sites, Tehran’s rhetoric has shifted from downplaying the incident to issuing direct threats of...

Oct 24, 2024, 11:25 PM

BRICS: UAE, KSA Diverging Paths, Same Goals

The UAE has swiftly embraced its role within BRICS, balancing its relationships with the bloc and Western partners. Saudi Arabia, on the other hand, is proceeding more cautiously, taking a slower approach as it weighs its options. Both nations,...

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Emanuele Rossi is an international affairs analyst, specializing in the Indo-Mediterranean region. His work focuses on the global interconnections of the Enlarged Mediterranean, with a keen eye on the Indo-Pacific.