Euro Financial Crisis
The financial crisis that began in Greece last month and spread to other ‘PIGS’ countries (Portugal, Ireland, Greece, and Spain) is raising old doubts about the long-term viability of the EU’s monetary union.
PLA Navy
A confidential report that was mistakenly posted on the internet by the US Office for Naval Intelligence suggests that the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLA Navy) has been making rapid progress on a variety of modern weapon platforms.
The escalation of AFRICOM
While there has been much ado over the intensification of U.S. operations in Afghanistan and Pakistan, developments in South Asia have overshadowed another equally important development: President Barack Obama's escalation of military operations on the African continent.
Post-NATO Afghanistan
This forecast aims to push through the rhetorical hyperbole on both sides of the Afghanistan debate, and in doing so provide an objective assessment of what an early NATO exit would entail.
The Jury Is Still Out on Conflict Prevention in the CAR
The Geopoliticalmonitor's Misha Boutilier discusses whether the international community's response to fighting in the Central African Republic deserves to be called a success.
The Libya Endgame
With the rebel net tightening around a besieged Tripoli, it won’t be long before the NATO-rebel campaign to oust Colonel Gaddafi comes to a close. Now, the next battle for Libya can begin.
U.S. shooting blanks in trade war
One of President Obama’s campaign promises has come back to haunt him in Beijing. It seems that compelling the Chinese authorities to revalue the yuan is easier said than done.
Interview: Rudo Sanyanga on Ethiopia Grand Renaissance Dam, Water Conflicts
Geopoliticalmonitor.com sits down with Rudo Sanyanga of the International Rivers Africa Program to discuss the geopolitical impact of Ethiopia’s Grand Renaissance Dam and other water conflicts on the continent.
New priorities in Sino-American relations
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s recent trip to Asia suggests that Sino-American relations during the Obama administration will be characterized by a move to ignore the thornier issues of Taiwan and human rights in an effort to achieve closer co-operation in the economic, military, and environmental fields.
Darfur conflict edges towards peace
Sudanese President Omar al-Beshir is suspected of trying to avoid an imminent ICC arrest warrant against him by pre-emptying western powers in entering into peace negotiations with Darfur insurgents