Huawei’s Scramble for Africa
Barring the emergence of a credible alternative, the controversial CCP-linked telecom is unlikely to be knocked off course in Africa.
What’s Behind Vaccine Hesitancy in Bulgaria and Romania?
Vaccine hesitancy is a complex and worrying phenomenon, and in Eastern Europe and elsewhere it could well stem from long-running political issues.
Does the Glass Ceiling Really Have 18 Million Cracks in It?
Elizabeth Warren’s candidacy is fighting an uphill battle against militarized masculinity in the United States.
Navigating Zimbabwe’s Troubled Transition
Zimbabwe’s new leaders are implementing an ambitious reform platform to right some of the policy wrongs of the Mugabe era. But patience is running thin among the country’s long-suffering population.
Trump, Carter, and the Folly of Trade Wars
Unless President Trump heeds the lessons of the Carter administration, he’ll be doomed to repeat its failings at the ballot box.
Global Reforms Loom over Canadian Mining Industry
The capacity of Canadian operators to adapt to new regulatory conditions, while also containing costs, will be crucial in determining the ongoing competitiveness of the Canadian mining industry.
How AI Is Reshaping the World of Intelligence
AI will compliment, not replace, the human intelligence analyst.
Controversial EU Nomination Recalls Broader Consultancy Scandals
Ursula von der Leyen’s past links with major consultancies has some questioning her appointment as EU Commission president.
Backgrounder: Iran’s Military Strategy in the Persian Gulf
Iran’s military strategy calls for asymmetric warfare against a much more powerful foe in the United States, with a focus on increasing the military and economic costs of any potential conflict.
After Saudi Arabia: Iran’s Rapprochement with Egypt
Longstanding diplomatic certainties are in flux across the Middle East, with a new rapprochement brewing between Cairo and Tehran.