Global Forecast (10-23-2017)
Abe cruises to a new supermajority in Japan, Raqqa falls to the Syrian Democratic Forces, and Kenyans head back to the polls for a tense presidential rerun.
Terrorism Starts in the Classroom: Lessons from Romania
Separate education systems can foster isolation in immigrant communities, eventually leading to crime or even terrorism.
Iran and Russia Lock Horns in the South Caucasus
How will Russia respond to Iranian attempts at making economic and diplomatic inroads into the South Caucasus?
Fight for the Alawites: The Russia-Iran Rivalry behind the Syrian Civil War
This article explores the Russia-Iran struggle for hearts and minds in the Alawite community, which plays into their wider strategies in the Syrian civil war.
Fixing an Empty Syria
It will take courage and some new thinking to solve a problem like the Syrian civil war.
How Belt and Road Is Upending the Beijing Consensus
When it comes to coal, Beijing is preaching water but drinking wine.
Crowdfunding: Islamic State’s Secret Financial Weapon
Islamic State has benefited from high-volume, low-value transfers from donors who sometimes don’t even know that they’re funding the terrorist group.
Nuclear Deal and US Rebalancing: Not a Strategy for Peace
While a historic and highly controversial nuclear deal awaits final approval by the US Congress, a debate on its regional and international fallout is raging across the globe. The agreement is indeed a huge gamble. Will it hold? Will it ease Middle East tensions, or will it further destabilize the region?
Terrorism and Fundamentalism Are Not Exclusive to Islam
There is no clarity as to what constitutes a ‘terrorist,’ allowing for states and organizations to criminalize any action, dissent, or criticism as suits their purpose.
Canadian Economy Headed for a Wake-Up Call?
The Geopoliticalmonitor’s Ronan Keenan discusses soft spots in the Canadian economy as the loonie continues its slide from parity.