Global Outlook

  Sudan Shows the Brotherhood’s Hard Power Model While Europe contends with soft ideological penetration , Sudan illustrates the Muslim Brotherhood’s ability to embed itself directly into state power. For decades, Brotherhood-aligned networks operated through the Islamic Movement and structures associated with the former dictatorship of Omar al-Bashir. Today, they remain intertwined with the Sudanese Armed Forces, influencing the civil service, security apparatus, and militia mobilisation. This model is not “entryism”—it is state capture. Islamist cadres, former intelligence officers, and political operatives continue to organise under the banner of ideological duty, reinforcing Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan’s position in the civil war. Sudan reveals what the Brotherhood seeks when operating without the institutional constraints that exist in Europe. European Parliament Discussions Highlight the Global Dimension Participants at the Brussels event stressed that Europe must not view t...

  The appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s new supreme leader has sparked global reactions, but North Korea’s response stands out . By endorsing Tehran’s decision while condemning the U.S.–Israel strike that killed Ali Khamenei, Pyongyang has inserted itself into one of the world’s most sensitive geopolitical developments. A Diplomatic Signal from Pyongyang North Korea’s statement that it respects Iran’s leadership decision reflects a familiar diplomatic narrative: defending national sovereignty. Pyongyang has long argued that countries should determine their own political systems without outside interference. However, the endorsement also has strategic undertones. Iran and North Korea share similar concerns about Western pressure, sanctions, and military alliances. Supporting Tehran at a critical moment helps strengthen political ties and potentially expand future cooperation. In international politics, symbolic support can carry powerful implications. North Korea has voiced ...