Hot US Inflation Report Puts Fed Easing Plans in Doubt
Inflation’s upside surprise will postpone interest rate cuts and increase pressure on indebted US consumers.
Ukraine Crisis: Crimea in the Crosshairs
Here's what might happen next as tensions over the Ukraine crisis continue to mount.
Overview: Australia Elections
Murray Hunter examines what's in play in upcoming polls in Australia, asking the question: Just how important are these elections?
India-China Relations: The Geopolitics of Aksai Chin
Examining the geopolitical significance of the disputed area of Aksai Chin along the Sino-Indian border.
Ukraine Conflict Heating Up Again
It would appear that Russian leaders aren’t ready to put the Ukraine conflict on ice.
Factors Driving the Thai Political Crisis
Examining the historical context of two of the main forces driving Thailand's ongoing political crisis.
Turkish Troops Aim to Counter Kurds, Not Islamic State
The Turkish government is considering deploying troops to create a “buffer zone” along its southern border with Syria, and it is clear that the intended target of such a move would be the Syrian Kurds, not Islamic State.
Stakes are High in Saudi Arabia’s Economic Struggles
If Saudi Arabia’s economic downturn worsens there could be dire consequences for the country and the wider region.
Canada Terror Attack: The Shots that Echoed Through a Nation
While it is still unclear how far the effects of this week’s attacks will reach, what is clear is that things in Canada are unlikely to be the same anytime soon.
Election Watch: Greece 2015
Greek voters are being asked to choose between austerity and stimulus, and the whole world is watching.