China’s Social Credit: Tyranny with American Characteristics
The government of China is building the perfect surveillance state – and US companies are helping.
Is Islamic State Still a Threat?
Is Islamic State a spent force or a globe-spanning “al-Qaeda on steroids”?
Canada’s Harper Government Opts for Trade over Aid in Africa
The Harper government's short-sighted policies on African aid might end up costing the Canadian government in the long-run.
Brunei Abandons South China Sea Claim for Chinese Finance
The first domino of ASEAN claimant states has fallen as Brunei goes silent on the South China Sea dispute in exchange for closer economic cooperation with China.
TikTok and the Need for a Declaration of Digital Rights
The ongoing TikTok saga in the United States highlights the growing need for a ‘declaration of digital rights.’
Global Forecast (5-17-2021)
Inflation in focus in Europe, the junta government in Myanmar faces more armed resistance, and Israel unrest spreads to the West Bank.
Climate Monitor: Drought and the Syrian Civil War
In this new series of articles for 2016, Geopoliticalmonitor.com will explore the links between weather fluctuations and geopolitical conflict.
Alaska Is a Case Study for Universal Basic Income
Universal Basic Income remains an unpopular point of contention for many Americans, yet its influence continues to grow on the back of political pressure and successful examples like the Alaska Permanent Fund.
Embarrassed Silence in Berlin as Qatar Plays Both Sides on Hamas
Berlin continues to walk a diplomatic tightrope between an ally in Israel and German partners like Qatar, who fight against its interests.
Myanmar Civil War Spillover Effects Impacting India and Bangladesh
Refugee inflows from the Myanmar war are inflaming longstanding ethnic conflicts in India and Bangladesh.