Amid Strikes and Protests, Iran Braces for a New Wave of Sanctions
Tehran tries to put one fire out while preparing for an inferno.
Global Forecast (08-01-2017)
China adds a new pearl to the string in Sri Lanka, Venezuelans vote in a contentious election, and Japan’s prime minister faces a scandal that could remove him from power.
Backgrounder: One Belt, One Road
What are the prospects for China’s massive One Belt, One Road initiative?
Outlook 2021: A New Dawn for the European Union?
With Brexit now in the past, what will the future hold for the European Union?
Bolivia’s Lithium Reserves: Unfulfilled Ambitions, New Promises
A massive deal promises a new wave of Chinese investment into Bolivia’s lithium industry, raising new geopolitical and developmental concerns.
Pakistan’s New Spy Chief
Far from being a routine reshuffling exercise, Pakistan’s appointment of a new chief for the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) comes amid growing US pressure for reform and concern about the premier spy agency’s loyalty in the “war on terror”.
Vietnam’s New Leadership: Old Path, New Expectations
Vietnam’s recent leadership changes underscore the government’s dedication to its anti-corruption campaign and ongoing economic growth strategy,
The Great Game Revived: India’s Interests in Afghanistan
With a US pullout likely, regional players are scrambling to shore up their long-term interests in Afghanistan. This article examines the military and economic objectives driving India’s foreign policy there.
The Death of Pakistan-American Relations
Pakistan-American relations lie in uncharted territories. Rumblings from both capitals suggest that the two long-time allies are on the verge of a historic rupture – possibly heralding a seismic shift in America’s foreign policy in the Persian Gulf and ushering in a realignment of allegiances in the region.
Terrorism in Algerian from 1991-2002
Following the December 1991 cancellation of elections by Algeria’s governing National Liberation Front (FLN), Islamist guerrillas launched a decade-long civil war of horrific brutality that claimed upwards of 200,000 lives.