by Amir Obeid | Oct 15, 2026 | Legal Affairs, Power Is Not A Gun
The Offer That Went No Further Ships entered and left the harbour. Markets were full of traders, and fields stretched beyond the hills. Since Amin’s death, the State had changed leaders without stopping its work. One morning, a delegation returned from across the sea....
by Amir Obeid | Oct 8, 2026 | Legal Affairs, Power Is Not A Gun
“A Self-Renewing Power | The Sudanese Falcon was coming in to land.” Its wings spread wide as its legs reached towards the rock. The moment its feet touched down, its legs bent slightly under the force of the landing, then straightened. A strong wind swept across the...
by Amir Obeid | Oct 3, 2026 | Legal Affairs, Power Is Not A Gun
“I do not only want to know what this agreement will give us today. I want to know what it will make us tomorrow.” Waad’s last question had been simple: “If the eyes can see the truth… who knows what we should do with it?” Ahd had not answered him then. A few...
by Amir Obeid | Sep 27, 2026 | Legal Affairs, Power Is Not A Gun
“Foresight sees before strength is forced to confront.” Years had passed since the first ship came to rest on their shore. The community had grown. Trade had expanded. There were now people responsible for land records, agreements, money and security. One...
by Amir Obeid | Sep 6, 2026 | Legal Affairs, Power Is Not A Gun
“Their land had not grown much larger. Life upon it had.” A story about the moment a community discovers that power is not one office, one voice, or one weapon — but the capacity to carry many responsibilities at once. Months had passed since the drought...