Qatar: A Middle East Opportunist
Qatar’s rise from a sleepy Gulf state to a Middle East power-broker has taken many by surprise. It’s not the conventional considerations of land, military, or economic power that are driving Qatar’s foreign policy successes.
Cyber Security the New Frontier for Spying?
The Obama administration’s recent approval of the Bush-era ‘Einstein-3’ program is a telling example of where President Obama’s priorities lie in balancing civil liberties with the need to secure cyberspace.
NATO Arms Sales to Turkey and the Eastern Mediterranean Dispute
Is NATO accentuating its own internal cleavages by continuing to supply Turkey with weapons?
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.
Flashpoint: Chad
Today’s vulnerable states give way to tomorrow’s regional crises. First in a new series, we examine the challenges faced by Chad in the COVID-19 era.
UK Sounds Alarm over New COVID-19 Variant
A new COVID-19 variant in the UK is ushering in a new – and potentially longer – wave of lockdowns across Europe.
Turning Inward: GCC Sovereign Wealth Funds Reinvent Themselves in the COVID Era
But the path to a post-oil future won’t be easy.
Holdin’ them Corners: US Must Keep the Heat in the Covert Street
The U.S. and other Western nations must take an even tougher stance with Iran to achieve their aims and maintain stability.
Science Diplomacy a Crucible for South China Sea Disputes
Given the high ecological stakes and the number of international stakeholders in the region, the time to realize the promise of science diplomacy may now be at hand in the disputed waters of the South China Sea.
Fed Tries to Calm Bond Yield Jitters
Federal Reserve officials gather this week for one of the most important central bank meetings in recent history.