The Return of Trump: The End of NATO
Despite a strong display of bipartisan Congressional support for NATO last year, Donald Trump's potential re-election still represents an existential threat to the Alliance’s future.
Russian Economy: Short-term Resilience, Long-term Risk
The Russian economy has proven far more resilient than Western planners assumed, but strong headwinds loom in the near future.
Wales Going Green(er) with Wind Energy
Wales is well on its way to reaching the goal of full renewables production by 2035, and wind energy is playing a big part.
Myanmar Civil War: A Conflict Without End
Many date the start of the Myanmar civil war to the 2021 coup that removed Aung San Suu Kyi from power. However, this is just the latest phase of one of the longest running conflicts in the world.
Moving Backwards: The Dissolution of Thailand’s Move Forward Party
Examining the implications and context of the recent banning of Thailand's Move Forward Party by the Constitutional Court.
The Ally in the East: Japan’s Present and Future Role in Ukraine
Japan has emerged as a key supporter of Kyiv amid the Ukraine war, even at the expense of its pacifist tradition. And this support will be even more needed once the shooting stops.
A Crackdown in the Making? Cartel Violence in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is faced with a growing security crisis, and how it ultimately responds to the cartel violence will be a crucial test for one of the strongest democracies in Central America.
Central Asia: The Middle East’s Latest Investment Battleground
Middle Eastern states, looking to diversify their economies away from hydrocarbon exports, have been investing in Central Asia like never before.
Venezuela Election Crisis: Maduro Faces (Another) Test
Another election, another political crisis in Venezuela. But while some factors seem different this time, such as the chorus of external pressure, Maduro’s political fate will still be determined by his backers in the security forces.
Backgrounder: The NATO Pivot toward Asia
China has slowly come to inhabit a significant position in NATO security thinking. However, given the different economic stakes involved, it remains unlikely that European threat assessments will be aligning with American ones anytime soon.