Behind the Demise of the Black Sea Grain Deal
The collapse of the Black Sea grain removes an important force for economic and diplomatic stability, with serious potential consequences for all regional players involved.
The Policy Implications of the Prigozhin Mutiny for Russia
Contrary to much of the commentary surrounding the event, the outcome of the Prigozhin mutiny actually shows resiliency, not weakness, in the Putin apparatus.
Backgrounder: India and the Mineral Security Partnership
Examining the latest step in India's quest for self-reliance in the critical minerals space: the US-led Mineral Security Partnership (MSP).
Erdogan’s Flip: How Turkiye and Azerbaijan Became Ukraine Allies
Western portrayals of Turkiye and Azerbaijan falling in the Russia camp amid the Ukraine war are wildly inaccurate.
Fragile Market Risks Rise Up Corporate Agendas
Global multinationals are developing a greater appreciation of the risks inherent to operating in post-conflict zones, and in doing so they could be getting ahead of more rigorous regulation to come.
Pita Touches the “Third Rail” of Thai Politics
By touching the ‘third rail’ of Thai politics, Move Forward faces the same fate as its predecessor Future Forward—oblivion.
Colombia’s Nickel Reserves: A Blessing and Curse
Nickel mining holds out the promise of rapid development amid the global energy transition; but it also brings environmental and security challenges for frontline communities.
Old Security Paradigms Eroding amid New Geopolitics of West Asia
West Asia, or the Middle East, has long been the only region in the world without its own homegrown security framework. Is that about to change?
Diasporic Dividend: India’s Secret Weapon in the Global REE Chessboard
The Indian diaspora, with its deep-rooted ties and understanding of local contexts, could be the catalyst for New Delhi’s enhanced engagement with Africa’s rare earth elements sector.
Russia Withdraws from Black Sea Grain Initiative
Concerns mount over global food prices as Russia pulls support from a key deal.