Do or Die Time for the Keystone XL?
The Geopoliticalmonitor's Zak Rose examines whether a decision is coming on the controversial Keystone XL pipeline project.
Aung San Suu Kyi and the Rohingya of Myanmar
After an uncharacteristically long and pointed period of silence regarding the ongoing anti-Muslim violence being perpetrated in western Myanmar, pro-democracy and human rights leader Aung San Suu Kyi has finally spoken out.
The Next Chinese Government: Conservative Princelings or Reform-minded Tuanpai?
The next rulers of China will be revealed this week, but a clear picture has yet to emerge as to what the new Politburo Standing Committee will look like.
Afghan Election & NATO
It is increasingly likely that past mistakes in NATO strategy will be too much to overcome in the face of Afghanistan's deteriorating political and military circumstances.
Australia Joins the Asia Pacific Arms Race
A recently released defense white paper by the Australian government signals Australia’s entry into a widening Asia Pacific arms race.
Global Forecast (10-23-2017)
Abe cruises to a new supermajority in Japan, Raqqa falls to the Syrian Democratic Forces, and Kenyans head back to the polls for a tense presidential rerun.
Oman: A Beacon of Tolerance in the MENA Region
Oman has adopted progressive policies compared to its neighbors in the MENA region, and it’s now reaping rewards in the field of energy investment.
Iran and Russia Lock Horns in the South Caucasus
How will Russia respond to Iranian attempts at making economic and diplomatic inroads into the South Caucasus?
National Security Education in China and Hong Kong
Examining the increasingly authoritarian and nationalist character of national security education in China.
How Oil and Primary Exports Impact Brazil’s Economic Fortunes
The inquiry into the Petrobras scandal is changing the balance of power in Latin “China.”