Bolsonaro Will Have to Go Quietly
Bolsonaro’s quiet capitulation illustrates how none of the necessary ingredients for a coup were present in Brazil in the aftermath of the presidential election.
Space Wars: How State Conflict Is Going Extra-terrestrial
The Ukraine war illustrates how the line between civilian and military space infrastructure has become blurred, raising important legal and diplomatic questions about how to regulate conflict in outer space.
The Xi Era Is Just Getting Started in China
The 20th Congress has solidified Xi Jinping’s position as the most powerful Chinese leader since Mao Zedong.
US Vulnerable to Future Copper Supply Squeeze
The red metal has not garnered the type of political attention that other critical inputs like lithium and cobalt have, but that doesn’t mean that US copper supply chains are secure.
China: Old Paradigms Strain as Xi Goes for Three
Ahead of a key meeting for President Xi, the authorities are projecting normalcy despite a faltering economic outlook.
Growing Importance of Uzbekistan for China
Is Uzbekistan’s growing attractiveness to Chinese investment setting the stage for a new strategic hub in Central Asia?
Strategic Commodities 2.0: Global Lithium Supply
New energy paradigms demand new strategic commodities. This article examines factors impacting lithium supply over the next decade.
US Lithium Industry: Thacker Pass
The story of Thacker Pass – the future jewel in the crown of the US lithium industry – illustrates many of the challenges in shoring up US supply lines of critical inputs for green technology.
Japan: An Empire Reawakened?
Growing multipolarity in the international system raises some interesting questions for Japanese foreign policy going forward. Is Tokyo about to step out of Washington’s shadow?
A Stronger Executive Can Help NATO Counter Emerging Threats
Special Executive Presidential Privilege (SEPP) is a necessary counterweight to safeguard against the People’s Republic of China and the Russian Federation