The United Arab Emirates' activism in Africa centers on maritime control, with two key strategic routes: the Red Sea towards the Mediterranean and towards the Indian Ocean. The UAE's military involvement follows three main patterns: combating jihadist terrorism, defense cooperation with African states, and involvement in conflict zones such as Libya and Sudan.

After decades of being relegated to the periphery of China’s geostrategy, the regions of what is now collectively termed the Global South have become an essential component of China’s external engagement and foreign policy.

On January 28, 2024, the military leaders of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, members of the Alliance des Ètats du Sahel (AES), declared their immediate withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), sending shockwaves through the West African region.

Oman and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have revived their bilateral relations, elevating Oman's status as a key infrastructural hub in the region.

The attack on April 14th marked a significant shift in the conflict dynamics between Iran and Israel, as Iran directly targeted Israel with drones and missiles, albeit intercepted by Israeli Defense Forces. This escalation raises concerns about the extent of future confrontations and potential regional repercussions.

The demand for constitutional reforms in the European Union is intensifying to ensure a more dynamic decision-making process, preventing political paralysis, especially in light of a potential enlargement to new members.

President Joe Biden, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. engaged in both trilateral and bilateral discussions to strategize the implementation of their enhanced partnership in the Indo-Pacific.