CIA in South America
Fueled by the Cold War and transnational corporate interests, the U.S. has covertly tinkered with the governments of Latin American countries since World War 2, producing an extremely violent and unstable political climate.
Azerbaijan-Israel Relations Shifting the Geopolitics of the Middle East
A common concern over Iranian power has driven Israel and Azerbaijan closer together, with potential geopolitical ramifications for the entire region.
Al-Qaeda Struggles to Make Inroads in India
Al-Qaeda has chosen India as a key pivot in its South Asia strategy.
Division or Attraction: An Overview of Libya’s Future after Gaddafi
Examining how Libya's tribal culture might foil the National Transitional Council's dreams of democratic process.
The Pakistan Taliban
The rise of militant Islam in Pakistan ranks among countless examples of short-term political gain sacrificing long-term stability.
In Search of a Resolution to the Syrian War, Refugee Crisis
How does one solve a crisis that spans from superpower geopolitics, to entrenched global criminal networks, all the way down to the indelible human urge to seek a better life
America and China Engage in a “Currency War”
US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner’s recent announcement that the US is postponing its official report on China’s currency is being hailed in the mainstream media as a diplomatic reprieve to entice Beijing to revalue its yuan (renminbi) and normalize bilateral trade.
No Democratic Dawn for Thailand
Elections have been pushed back once again by Thailand’s ruling junta.
The Rise of AI: A Future of Empty Choices
Examining human reactions over past technological breakthroughs can give insight into what might be the most disruptive breakthrough of all: artificial intelligence.
Phase III of Operation Cast Lead
Israel is about to launch Phase III of Operation Cast Lead – the capture of Gaza City. Electoral considerations almost certainly predict that Israel will attempt to topple Hamas and re-occupy Gaza, until Hamas’ rival Fatah can re-establish control on the ground. The Third Palestinian Intifada may be in the offing.