Africa’s Locust Scourge Descends on South Sudan
South Sudan is the latest African country to deal with swarms of crop-devouring locusts. But unfortunately it is among the least prepared to deal with the crisis.
COVID-19: Economic Impact Round-up (3-11-2020)
Recounting global disruptions from the COVID-19 outbreak, along with the growing list of government stimulus initiatives meant to mitigate them.
Ethiopia: COVID-19 & Constitutional Crisis
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed must stem the spread of both COVID-19 and ethnic strife if his new Prosperity Party is to prevail in this year’s elections.
Russia and the Second Nagorno-Karabakh War
Untangling the web of geopolitical interests behind Moscow’s approach to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
Outlook 2022: A Russian Invasion of Ukraine?
2022 is projecting to be a year when something gives in the Ukraine civil war, one way or another.
The Kremlin’s Unorthodox Sway over South Caucasus Politics
Russia appears to be using Armenia’s Ruben Vardanyan to undermine the EU-US peace talks, thus freezing the Karabakh question and further enabling the Kremlin’s interference in the South Caucasus.
Cambodia Leadership Transition: Like Father, Like Son
After 38 years in power, Hun Sen is preparing to step down. But son and heir apparent Hun Manet faces no shortage of challenges when he takes over the reins.
The Economic and Military Implications of Japan’s Elections
The Liberal Democratic Party’s Shinzo Abe emerged as the big winner in last week’s elections in Japan. But any forecast of the next four years of LDP rule must begin with the question: where exactly does the rhetoric end and the real policy begin?
Glacier Watch: Indus Basin
Pakistan’s water issues will go from bad to worse after glaciers in the Indus Basin pass the peak water mark later this century.
What to Expect from a Post-FARC Colombia
Authorities and rebel leaders have put pen to paper on a historic peace deal. Here’s what will change – and what won’t.