Macron, China, and the Future of EU Strategic Autonomy
As recent history shows, establishing true strategic autonomy in Europe is easier said than done.
Bolivia’s Lithium Reserves: Unfulfilled Ambitions, New Promises
A massive deal promises a new wave of Chinese investment into Bolivia’s lithium industry, raising new geopolitical and developmental concerns.
A Timeless Struggle: Copts in Egypt
Many of the issues faced by Copts today can be linked back to discriminatory policies over the ages.
Backgrounder: The Guyana-Venezuela Territorial Dispute
Encompassing nearly two-thirds of Guyana's land, the stakes couldn't be higher for settling the longstanding territorial dispute surrounding Essequibo.
How Viable Is Russia and Iran’s ‘Sanctions-Evasion’ Corridor?
The proposed route may be a PR win out of the gate, but a long list of logistical challenges are getting in the way of actualizing the project.
Harris Visit to Africa: Too Little Too Late?
Recent moves by the Biden administration signal the growing weight of Africa in US foreign policy thinking, but Washington still lags behind longstanding engagement from China and Russia.
Is South India in the Crosshairs of Islamic State?
A belated claim of two unsuccessful bombings suggest desperation on the part of Islamic State, but the terrorist group remains a threat.
China’s Increasing Engagement with the GCC
A triangular alignment is forming between China, the United States, and the GCC, upending the longstanding geopolitics of a highly strategic region.
Bitcoin and Geopolitical Rivalry
Examining the hypothetical potential of Bitcoin as a tool of geoeconomic conflict, and the nascent examples that are already emerging.
India-Bhutan Relations: A Shift on the Doklam Plateau?
One of New Delhi’s key allies may be reconsidering its position regarding the Doklam Plateau, the site of frequent clashes between Indian and Chinese troops.