This edition sheds light on how global transitions; green finance, regional diplomacy, and strategic connectivity ; are reshaping relations across Africa and beyond. From the role of central banks in supporting climate goals to the untapped potential of the EU–North Africa partnership, and from rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz to Morocco’s Atlantic strategy, we explore the key shifts shaping today’s multipolar landscape.
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Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are escalating as Iran clashes with its regional rivals, threatening vital oil shipping routes. This episode unpacks the global stakes of the standoff, from soaring energy prices to renewed fears over Iran’s nuclear ambitions, and explores whether a broader crisis could be on the horizon.
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THOUGHTS FROM THE NEW SOUTH
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(FR) The Greening of Monetary Policies
Christian De Boissieu
In a shifting global context, this paper explores how central banks can support the green transition by adapting monetary tools; like refinancing and asset purchases ; while maintaining price and financial stability. It draws on international practices, including in Africa, and offers concrete recommendations... Read more
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A New Chapter in the Eu-North Africa Partnership on Climate and Energy
Sabrine Emran Hanne Knaepen Larabi Jaïdi
Europe and North Africa are deepening ties around renewable energy, trade, and green industrialization. While this opens new opportunities; especially in sectors like green hydrogen; it also highlights the need for fair benefit-sharing and stronger climate adaptation finance. A long-term, balanced partnership is essential to ensure mutual resilience and sustainable development... Read more
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(FR) Asymmetry, Dependence, Inertia: Why the Tunisia–European Union Partnership Needs a New Paradigm
Ferid Belhaj
Three decades after the 1995 Association Agreement, the Tunisia–EU partnership is adrift, trapped in outdated assumptions and asymmetrical dynamics. With little left beyond fragmented aid and migration deals, this paper calls for a strategic reset ; anchored in mutual interests such as green energy, industrial development, and fairer governance; to prevent the partnership from quietly losing all relevance... Read more
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Morocco’s Atlantic Initiative is reshaping regional integration by connecting landlocked Sahel countries to global trade routes through strategic investments in ports, rail, and energy infrastructure. With flagship projects like the Dakhla deep-water port and the Nigeria–Morocco gas pipeline, the initiative offers more than logistics—it signals a new vision of shared prosperity, resilience, and South-South cooperation. In a fragmented geopolitical context, it positions Africa’s Atlantic coast as a future hub of connectivity and opportunity.
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The future of Pan‑African Diplomacy
Pan-African diplomacy faces a pivotal moment as Africa seeks to redefine multilateralism on its own terms. Initiatives like the AfCFTA and Atlantic cooperation offer concrete paths toward integration, with emphasis on strategic interests, infrastructure, and regional alliances to build a more unified and results-driven continent....Listen
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(AR) Tuesday Talk : Rabat’s Diplomacy and the Autonomy Plan: A Reading of International Positions
Global support for Morocco’s Autonomy Plan is expanding, while recognition of the so-called “Sahrawi Republic” continues to decline. The discussion highlights the role of African and Arab countries in advancing a solution amid Security Council divisions and explores how official and informal diplomacy can translate growing support into concrete international outcomes... Watch
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