Greenland: A New Frontier of Great Power Competition
In opening its doors to foreign investors, an independence-minded Greenland could be ushering in a new era of geopolitical competition in the Arctic.
Ethiopia’s Geopolitical Ambitions Could Bring about Its Downfall
Ethiopia faces a variety of long-term environmental and societal challenges. Building a Navy won’t help solve any of them.
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.
Moldova’s Foreign Policy: Heading East?
Moldova’s foreign policy could swing toward Russia when pro-EU parties face angry voters in elections next spring.
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.
Amid Resurgent Violence, France Suspends Aid to Central African Republic
Has Russia prevailed in its longstanding diplomatic tug-of-war with France?
The Roots of Terrorism in Pakistan
Pakistan’s home-grown terrorism problem is increasingly beyond the control of its fragile state institutions.
Fixing an Empty Syria
It will take courage and some new thinking to solve a problem like the Syrian civil war.
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?