The Kadyrov Dynasty Set to Endure in Chechnya
Given the lack of any credible opposition and Grozny’s economic dependence on Moscow, it’s a near certainty that the Kadyrov dynasty will survive once Ramzan is out of the picture.
Backgrounder: State Players in Middle East Geopolitics
Exploring the interests and involvements of third-parties like Iran, Russia, and the United States in Middle East proxy conflicts.
Is Haiti’s New Transitional Government a Game Changer?
The new government is a step in the right direction, but Haiti is not out of the woods yet; not by a long shot.
Chad Looks to Expel US Forces ahead of Polls
In keeping with a recent theme across the Sahel, the Chadian authorities have threatened to cancel its Status of Forces Agreement with the United States.
The Gaza Conflict and US-Caribbean Relations
Washington’s Israel policy is weighing on CARICOM views of the United States, but moral and ethical questions are not fully eclipsing longer-term imperatives in foreign policymaking.
US Shale Resilience Piles Pressure on OPEC+
Not only has US shale survived early attempts by OPEC+ to squeeze out its operations, but it’s now coming for longstanding OPEC+ markets.
House Select Committee on CCP and the Future of US China Policy
The upcoming 2024 elections will be critical in determining the ongoing effectiveness of a House committee focused on competition with the CCP, along with the direction of Washington’s China policy in general.
War Drums on the Horizon: Will Europe Wake Up in Time?
It’s time for the European public to acknowledge the uncomfortable truth that the specter of war has returned to the continent.
South China Sea Dispute: China’s Gray Zone Tactics Backfiring
Major advances in US-Philippines cooperation, backed by growing involvement from Japan and Australia, are neutralizing the gray zone tactics that have helped China alter the map of the South China Sea.
Winners and Losers in the Greenback Rally
A stronger-than-expected US inflation report is giving new impetus to the rallying US dollar. Here are some of the winners and losers.