US Election 2016: South China Sea Dispute
Two different presidential candidates, and two different geopolitical visions of the South China Sea dispute.
GPM Outlook 2016: The South China Sea Dispute
The South China Sea will remain one of the world’s most dangerous flashpoints through 2016.
US Election 2016: US-Saudi Relations
We break down the geopolitical fallout from the two very different views on US-Saudi relations being forwarded by presidential nominees Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.
Iran Clergy Unrepentant as Power Transfers in the United States
Iran’s clergy is still bragging following an ineffectual Iran nuclear deal.
The Impact of a Turkish “Safe Zone” in Northern Syria
A “safe zone” in northern Syria could be a game-changer, but not necessarily a welcome one for the fight against Islamic State.
Trade Liberalization in the Asia-Pacific: US Interests and Challenges
Trade liberalization in the Asia-Pacific is important to Washington, but it should not be pursued indiscriminately.
EU Counterterrorism Policy: What’s a Border Got to Do with It?
The Paris attacks have shed light on the EU’s counterterrorism policy failings in the post-9/11 era.
The ‘Great Game’ Reborn in the Indian Ocean: A Tale of Two Ports
Located barely 72 km away from each other, Gwadar port in Pakistan and Chabahar in Iran are not mere ports but geopolitical launch pads that can alter the strategic balance in the region.
Beijing Takes Aim at Zombie Industries
The Chinese government may finally be getting serious about reducing industrial overcapacity.
Analysis: Turkey Hints at a Joint Saudi Offensive in Syria
Is Turkey’s mention of a joint ground operation with Saudi Arabia just smoke and mirrors?