Analysis: China’s Surprise Interest Rate Cut
The recent decision by the People’s Bank of China to cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point to 5.1% tells us a lot about the Chinese government’s priorities.
Strategic Commodities 2.0: Global Tin Supply & Demand
Green technologies are expected to create a surge in global tin demand, but Western companies may encounter supply challenges amid the outsize market weight of Asian producers.
Denmark Throws a Wrench into Russia’s Nord Stream 2 Plans
Denmark’s regulatory foot-dragging on Nord Stream 2 could frustrate Russian attempts to isolate Ukraine on a new gas transit deal.
North Korea Playing a Dangerous Game
Buried within North Korea’s recent intransigence is evidence of a coming paradigm shift in Sino-North Korean relations.
ANALYSIS: Another Secret Iranian Nuclear Facility?
An Iranian dissident group has alleged that Iran is building a secret uranium enrichment plant 120km away from Tehran.
Venezuela Migrant Exodus Taking a Toll on the Region
Assessing the regional impacts of the ongoing migrant exodus from Venezuela.
A Brief History of Islamic Fundamentalism in Chechnya
Islamic fundamentalism is a newcomer to Chechnya.
Pakistan on the Path to Civil War?
The cohesion of the Pakistani state has faced many challenges in the past decade, but none as grave as the threat posed by the radicalization of its North-West Frontier Province (NWFP).
Malaysia Renegotiation Hints at New Face of Belt and Road
In agreeing to renegotiate the terms of Malaysia’s East Coast Rail Link, Beijing might be signaling a new approach to its Belt and Road projects.
China’s Maritime Expansion: An Emerging Security Dilemma?
Beijing’s acquisition of overseas ports and expansion of PLA Navy projection capabilities shows all the signs of a classic security dilemma.