Senegal: Democratic Hopes Lie with Africa’s Youngest President
The surprise election of Bassirou Diomaye Faye stems a regional democratic backsliding trend. However, Faye will have his work cut out for him in tackling Senegal’s economic problems.
EU Opens Membership Talks for Bosnia & Herzegovina
Examining the geopolitical interests and political hurdles underpinning Bosnia & Herzegovina’s EU ascension process.
Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems: A Gamechanger Demanding Regulation
The risks surrounding Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (LAWS) demand swift and comprehensive regulation.
Rogun Hydropower Plant Nears Completion in Tajikistan
Tajikistan is becoming a major energy producer, allowing it to punch above its weight in regional geopolitics.
Myanmar Civil War Spillover Effects Impacting India and Bangladesh
Refugee inflows from the Myanmar war are inflaming longstanding ethnic conflicts in India and Bangladesh.
Geopolitical Snapshot: Egypt
A series examining the pressing political, military, and economic issues faced by key geopolitical actors around the world.
Central Asia’s Triangular Geopolitics: Russia, China, and the West
A new, post-Ukraine war paradigm is emerging in Central Asia, that of triangular alignment between the poles of global power.
Understanding the UAE’s $35 Billion Investment in Egypt
A UAE mega-deal effectively throws Egypt a lifeline at a time of mounting geopolitical and economic crises.
Iran: Endless Proxy Wars over Citizen Welfare
The Iran regime is willing to allocate substantial funds for proxy wars abroad while proving unable to meet the basic necessities of its citizens. Such is not a recipe for stability going forward.
The West Should Help Expand Ukraine’s Cyber Offensive against Russia
Support for Ukraine on the cyber front will assist a key ally, allow for the development of best practices in a new field of warfare, and deter future cyber attacks from other hostile states.