Battle Lines Drawn in Iraq’s Anbar Province
Examining the events leading up to recent fighting in Anbar province and what it might mean for Iraq's future.
Will Trump Sink US-Pakistan Relations in 2018?
President Trump has one of the United States’ most dysfunctional relationships in his crosshairs.
The Rise of Ethnic Armies in Myanmar’s Civil War
An unprecedented alliance between ethnic armies and the Burman mainstream could prove a game-changer in Myanmar, a country long mired in civil strife.
IMF Warns on China’s Financial System (Again)
The International Monetary Fund is still worried about debt levels in China’s financial system.
Shanghai Cooperation Organization Set to Grow as China Extends its Reach
The latest meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization wrapped up in Tajikistan with pledges of deeper economic cooperation and new member-states in the years to come.
GPM Outlook 2016: A Turbulent Year for the Canadian Economy
Can Prime Minister Trudeau’s “sunny ways” permeate through the economic gloom gathering over Canada in 2016?
Japanese Courts Give Hope to Uranium Miners
Uranium mining executives were at a higher risk for heart attacks this month after two Japanese courts ruled on the restart of nuclear reactors in the country.
Putin Doubles Down on Syria
There are finally boots on the ground in Syria; they just happen to be Russian.
Colombia: Post-Election Outlook
Given the increasing popularity of Alvaro Uribe and his right-wing brand of politics within most parties and key industrial sectors, President Santos will face stiff opposition over the next four years.
Russia’s Take on Ukraine Tensions
Dr. Laurent Vinatier examines recent Ukraine tensions from the Russian point of view.