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.
Words Matter: Rhetoric and the Iran Nuclear Deal
It’s not the decision to decertify that will doom the Iran nuclear deal, but the rhetoric that comes with it.
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.
Canadian Economy Headed for a Wake-Up Call?
The Geopoliticalmonitor’s Ronan Keenan discusses soft spots in the Canadian economy as the loonie continues its slide from parity.
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?
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.”
The Battle of Mosul Has Begun
Iraqi and Kurdish forces have launched an assault on the last major urban holding of Islamic State in Iraq.
Fight for the Alawites: The Russia-Iran Rivalry behind the Syrian Civil War
This article explores the Russia-Iran struggle for hearts and minds in the Alawite community, which plays into their wider strategies in the Syrian civil war.
The Roots of Terrorism in Pakistan
Pakistan’s home-grown terrorism problem is increasingly beyond the control of its fragile state institutions.
Fixing an Empty Syria
It will take courage and some new thinking to solve a problem like the Syrian civil war.