Moscow Suicide Bombings
Monday’s dual suicide bombing attack on the Moscow metro will have profound consequences for Russian domestic politics.
What China Wants in Asia: 1975 or 1908?
Will China seek energy salvation in gunboat diplomacy or technological cooperation?
China’s Diplomatic Push in the Pacific Stalls
The apparent collapse of a wide-ranging security and economic agreement suggests a triangular arrangement for Pacific nations moving forward.
Famine, Al-Shabaab Threaten Progress in Somalia
A famine is threatening a delicate sense of hope in one of Africa’s most dysfunctional states.
UN Sounds Alarm over Somalia Drought
Drought and food insecurity have created a humanitarian crisis in Somalia, leading to an uptick in piracy in the Gulf of Aden among other destabilizing developments.
Abe’s Latest Election Win in Japan: Economic Impacts
Examining what last week's elections mean for the future of Japan's economy.
Duterte’s Double Play with China and the US
Duterte’s pivot toward China and away from the United States is a gambit that won’t necessarily pay off in terms of increased concessions.
FLASH: New Taliban Leader Appointed
Mullah Haibatullah Akhundzada has been named the new leader of the Taliban, and unsurprisingly he fiercely opposes any political reconciliation with Kabul.
Saudi Arabia Comes to the Rescue of the Egyptian Economy
Egypt’s economic struggles have allowed Saudi Arabia to increase its hold over a major geopolitical prize of waterborne trade: the Suez Canal.
India’s Karakoram Conundrum: The Great Game Lives On
Once India’s historical gateway to Central Asia and China, the Karakoram has become a lingering geopolitical flashpoint between India, China and Pakistan.