China’s Road to DEPA Is a Bumpy One
The rewards to joining DEPA are clear, but any successful application will require tough domestic reforms.
Afghanistan: Another Missed Chance for EU Strategic Autonomy?
Those hoping for greater EU strategic autonomy in the wake of the US withdrawal from Afghanistan are setting themselves up for disappointment.
Ukraine: The Perpetual Battleground
The global balance of power in the 21st century will likely be determined by the outcome of the current Ukraine crisis.
Can Canadian Natural Gas Improve the European Union’s Energy Security?
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has prompted the EU to rethink its reliance on Russia for natural gas. If Canada is to be a viable alternative, it must deliver sizeable volumes of natural gas in a timely manner.
Middle East Gamechanger? Gauging the China-Iran Deal
Though short on details, the recent China-Iran deal could one day be looked back on as a seminal moment in the geopolitics of the Middle East.
Japan Slips into the Asian Arms Race
In a move that could have far-reaching consequences in the Asia Pacific region, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has followed through on one of his campaign promises and increased defense spending after nearly a decade of budget reductions.
Venezuela Loses Out in Rebirth of US-Cuba Relations
The US-Cuba rapprochement represents both a risk and an opportunity for an increasingly beleaguered Maduro government in Venezuela.
Boko Haram’s Abubakar Shekau: Dead or Alive?
Rumors are circulating that Boko Haram’s mysterious leader Abubakar Shekau has been killed. If true, how will this impact the group’s operations?
Election Report: Afghanistan
The Geopoliticalmonitor’s Daniel Bodirsky examines the primary contenders and what’s at stake in Afghanistan’s upcoming election.
The Eternal Déjà vu of Inter-Korean Conflict
Examining why North Korea’s recent behavior has left many global pundits scratching their heads in confusion.