Strategic Commodities 2.0: Renewables Race in the Post-Oil Era
Post-oil geopolitics will still be dictated by access to key inputs, impacting foreign policies, multilateral alliances, and state support for the mining sector.
Torture Methods in Russia’s Prison Complex
An examination of torture methods in the Russian prison system, as gleaned from a data subset from gulagu.net.
Syria Facing a Fourth Turkish Invasion?
Signals abound that Turkey is preparing to launch another military operation in Syria, potentially with the objective of linking its two enclaves in the country.
After Saudi Arabia: Iran’s Rapprochement with Egypt
Longstanding diplomatic certainties are in flux across the Middle East, with a new rapprochement brewing between Cairo and Tehran.
What’s Behind Vaccine Hesitancy in Bulgaria and Romania?
Vaccine hesitancy is a complex and worrying phenomenon, and in Eastern Europe and elsewhere it could well stem from long-running political issues.
Battle for Myawaddy Reflects Urban Shift in Myanmar Civil War
The battle for Myawaddy reflects a shift in the Myanmar civil war. With the countryside now largely held by opposition forces, junta-held towns and cities are now being swept up in the fighting.
National Security Education in China and Hong Kong
Examining the increasingly authoritarian and nationalist character of national security education in China.
The Risk to America’s AI Dominance is Algorithmic Stagnation
To retain the competitive edge it currently enjoys, the United States must take active steps to create and harness the next wave of artificial intelligence.
Qatar Defense Procurement Hits a Political Roadblock in Germany
Burgeoning German-Qatari defense cooperation is being derailed by domestic politics in Germany, posing no small number of uncertainties moving forward.
Vietnam Eyes Lifting of the EU Yellow Card
Vietnam’s fishing industry has made strides in addressing some of the EU’s concerns over IUU; however, there’s still work to be done.