In Thailand’s Deep South, COVID-19 Leaves Peace Talks with the BRN On Hold
The emergence of COVID-19 delayed peace talks between the Thai government and southern rebels last year. A year on, the pandemic is still complicating any restart.
How Belt and Road Is Upending the Beijing Consensus
When it comes to coal, Beijing is preaching water but drinking wine.
Argentine Debt Lessons for Europe
A decade ago Argentina was in the midst of a severe economic crisis. The episode offers lessons for the Eurozone today, particularly Greece. There are more similarities than differences.
How Oil and Primary Exports Impact Brazil’s Economic Fortunes
The inquiry into the Petrobras scandal is changing the balance of power in Latin “China.”
South China Sea Dispute: Malaysia
In the third article of our series on South China Sea claimants, we examine the historical reasoning, diplomacy, and military dimensions of Malaysia’s claim.
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?
Words Matter: Rhetoric and the Iran Nuclear Deal
It’s not the decision to decertify that will doom the Iran nuclear deal, but the rhetoric that comes with it.
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.
Mali Crisis: A Historical Perspective of the Azawad Movement
A course correction is needed if Mali is to avoid the same fate as Afghanistan.
Grim Prospects for Turkey-Saudi Relations
As is often the case in the Middle East, third-party bilateral relationships are driving Turkey and Saudi Arabia further apart.