Africa & Global Power

Abstract             The contemporary international system is undergoing a period of profound transformation marked by political instability, intensified geopolitical rivalry, and renewed debates over sovereignty and human rights. Recent global incidents—including armed conflict, disputed elections, protest movements, and economic competition—illustrate the erosion of post–Cold War norms and the emergence of a more fragmented global order. This article examines selected case studies from Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the global economic arena to analyze how domestic political crises increasingly generate international consequences. It argues that contemporary international affairs are defined by the interaction of internal state dynamics and external pressures, reshaping global governance and diplomatic practice. Keywords: International affairs, global order, human rights, geopolitics, sovereignty, diplomacy ...

  Introduction: Why AI Now Matters in International Politics             The global political system is changing faster than at any time since the end of the Cold War. For decades, international politics was largely dominated by a few powerful states, especially the United States. Today, that dominance is being challenged as countries like China, India, and other emerging powers gain influence. At the center of this transformation is Artificial Intelligence (AI) .             AI is no longer just about smartphones, social media, or business automation. It has become a strategic tool that shapes military power, economic growth, diplomacy, and global influence . Countries that lead in AI are increasingly seen as future global leaders.             This article explains — in clear and simple terms — how AI is re...

  Abstract             Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 marked a turning point in the geopolitics of global energy markets. By deliberately curtailing natural gas exports and redirecting crude oil supplies, Russia sought to weaponize energy interdependence as a coercive tool against sanctioning states, particularly in the European Union (EU). This article examines the evolution, mechanisms, and consequences of Russia’s energy weaponization strategy between 2022 and 2025. It argues that while Moscow succeeded in generating acute short-term economic disruption, its strategy ultimately backfired by accelerating Europe’s structural disengagement from Russian hydrocarbons and reshaping global oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) trade flows. Using market data, policy documents, and country case studies—including Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, and Venezuela—the paper demonstrates that energy weaponization redistributed...