Why I Never Use the Word “Palestine”
The word describes a sovereign entity that simply doesn’t exist.
Backgrounder: China’s PLA Navy Modernization
Beijing has embarked on an ambitious naval modernization program intended to end the preponderance of US-Japan military power in East Asia.
Backgrounder: Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force Naval Build-Up
The Abe government has opted for a two-track approach to naval modernization: balance against China’s growing capabilities and escape the military constraints of Japan’s post-war constitution.
South Africa: Toward another Recession?
Fresh off an election win, President Cyril Ramaphosa now must try to reverse one of the most severe economic downturns in recent memory.
Improving Female Participation in Defense and Security Institutions in Afghanistan
Greater female participation in the police and army would go far in stabilizing Afghanistan. Unfortunately, there are still many perceptional and institutional challenges that must be overcome first.
Facebook’s Libra and National Monetary Sovereignty: A Tale of Two Monopolies
Does the rise of Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency portend the demise of the nation-state’s currency monopoly?
Germany Veers toward Recession in 3Q
Amid trade wars and the uncertainty of Brexit, Europe’s economic engine has begun to sputter.
China Prepares to Launch Its Own Digital Currency
Beijing is warming to the use of cryptocurrencies – but only on its own terms.
Deja Vu: Boris Johnson’s Brexit Hinges on Irish Border Issue
With the Brexit deadline looming, the British Prime Minister now turns to a problem that has caused strife for generations.