Iran’s Regional Grand Project Wobbles
Iran’s region-wide geopolitical project is now imperiled on multiple fronts, including at home.
Global Forecast (05-07-2018)
President Erdogan campaigns on Manbij and the Iran nuclear deal nears its deadline day.
Global Forecast (05-12-17)
Good news from Mosul, bad news from Afghanistan, and President Trump angers Turkey by arming Syria’s Kurds.
Ukraine Crisis: China’s Crimea Dilemma
China faces a difficult situation in dealing with Russia’s recent invasion of Crimea.
An October Surprise in Japan Elections?
In calling for early elections, Shinzo Abe may have sealed his own political fate.
Fact Sheet: China-Central Asia-Western Asia Corridor
An overview of the China-Central Asia-Western Asia Corridor, one of the main economic conduits envisioned by China’s One Belt One Road Initiative.
Slovakia’s Political Crisis Escalates following Journalist’s Murder
The murder of Ján Kuciak has toppled several major figures in Slovakian politics. Will former prime minister Robert Fico be next?
Lebanon’s PM Still MIA in Saudi Arabia
What comes next in the Saad Hariri affair? De-escalation or a new crisis in the Middle East?
Analysis: What Greece Owes
Euro zone states, the European Central Bank, and the International Monetary Fund are most exposed should Greece default.
Merkel Changes Her Tune on Nord Stream 2 Pipeline
For the first time ever, the German Chancellor has acknowledged the geopolitical sensitivities surrounding the controversial pipeline project.