Pakistan’s Civil-Military Relations in the Age of Social Media
We must re-balance civil-military relations in Pakistan’s politics, but doing so requires first and foremost that we acknowledge the intrinsically political nature of the military.
Erdogan in Egypt: Strategic Implications for Turkey and Egypt
A high-level visit by the Recep Tayyip Erdogan marks the culmination of a years-long thaw in Egypt-Turkey relations.
A Janus-faced Essequibo Policy? Venezuela Stokes Up Border Tensions
Recent military build-ups along the Guyana border strike a stark contrast with earlier steps toward a diplomatic resolution on Essequibo.
Senegal’s Political Crisis Deepens
Economic blowback is beginning to mount as a political crisis grinds one of Africa’s democratic exemplars to a halt.
Rafah Offensive Dims Short-term Peace Prospects in Middle East
An impending Israeli offensive in Rafah is creating new frictions with Israel’s long-term allies, notably Egypt, and imperiling any possibility of normalization with the Arab world.
Pakistan Stands at a Critical Juncture after Contested Election
Pakistan’s general election was supposed to be a pivot back to ‘business as usual.’ Instead, it has raised thorny questions that strike at the heart of the state’s institutions.
Roads, Copper, and Cobalt: DRC and China Strike New Mega Deal
A new mega-deal between Sinohydro Corp and China Railway Group promises $7 billion in infrastructure investment for the Democratic Republic of Congo, a country that has struggled to leverage its vast mineral wealth as a development engine.
Escalating Violence in Ecuador: New Front in a Forever War on Drugs?
Now over half a century since the War on Drugs was launched, has the broader campaign against the cartels become a forever war in Ecuador?
Ukraine Aid and Leveraging NATO’s Moral Authority
EU countries are stepping up to provide Ukraine with the military aid it needs, but the outsize role hitherto played by Washington will not be easily filled.
Russia-Serbia Relations: True Friends or Pragmatic Players?
Once the substantive is separated from the symbolic, Russia-Serbia relations appear more about elite opportunism than any historical bond.