CICA: Over 30 Years as Asia’s Multilateral Forum
Outlining the past achievements and future challenges of one of Asia’s most important multilateral forums.
Military’s Gain is Democracy’s Loss in Peru
Against the backdrop of recent experiments with authoritarianism, Peru’s expansion of military strength poses some troubling questions for the future of democracy in the South American country.
Domestic Politics, Global Repercussions: India’s Curb on Rice Exports
India’s rice ban reflects an increasingly common theme of domestically motivated restrictions of food exports leading to (sometimes unforeseen) global repercussions.
South Caucasus Tensions Come to a Head at UNSC Special Session
Examining the possible outcomes when the UN Security Council (UNSC) meets this week to deliberate on the issue of the Lachin road.
Liberals Can’t Save Russia Without Shedding Their Colonial Mindset
Some believe that liberals will rescue Russia from dictatorship, but before that can happen, they must confront and eliminate the vestiges of colonialism within their own beliefs.
BRICS Expansion: The Cases for Argentina & Venezuela
Outlining the logic behind potential BRICS membership bids from Venezuela and Argentina.
Wagner Mercenaries: A Potential Lifeline for the Niger Junta
Wagner is stepping in to support to Niger junta just as regional support for a strategy of concerted pressure shows signs of fizzling out.
The War on Drugs in El Salvador: A Success Story?
The Bukele government employed extreme tactics to pacify El Salvador, and the approach is proving both effective and popular.
The Geopolitics of Russia’s Foray into West Africa
West Africa is emerging as a new front in Russia’s global campaign against the EU and United States.
Small States, Big Impact: CARICOM’s High-level Diplomatic Successes
The group’s latest diplomatic victories are highlighting a critical role for small states’ leadership in the international community.