The Economics of Islamic Fundamentalism in Bangladesh
Punishing those responsible for a spate of recent blogger deaths won’t be easy given the Islamic fundamentalist ‘state within a state’ that exists in Bangladesh.
Global Forecast (04-17-2018)
Ambivalence in the United States on new Russia sanctions, a Jupiter rises to defend democracy in Europe, and the IMF predicts solid global growth for 2018.
Iran Nuclear Talks: No End in Sight
Though the end result is still in question, there can be no doubt that geopolitical circumstance has tilted the scales in Iran’s favor in ongoing talks to dismantle its nuclear program.
Pakistan Offensive Risks Squandering Opportunity of TTP Split
Last month’s attack on Jinnah International Airport in Karachi has all but ensured that government-led peace talks with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) are over.
Japan Slips into the Asian Arms Race
In a move that could have far-reaching consequences in the Asia Pacific region, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has followed through on one of his campaign promises and increased defense spending after nearly a decade of budget reductions.
The PLA Navy: A Challenger to US Hegemony in East Asia?
Last week’s military parade hammered home an uncomfortable truth for the Pentagon: the PLA Navy’s anti-access capabilities are strong and getting stronger.
US Being Elbowed Out of Caspian Region
Last year’s key summit of Caspian states has had a detrimental effect on US interests in the Caspian region.
Blowback: The Geopolitical Consequences of a Weak Greece
In refusing to view the Greek sovereign debt crisis through anything but an economic lens, the EU is risking its own relevance as a major international player.
Modi’s Foreign Policy: Tectonic Shift or Business as Usual?
A decisive electoral win in the world’s largest democracy has the potential to re-draw some of Asia’s longstanding geopolitical fault lines.
Election Report: Afghanistan
The Geopoliticalmonitor’s Daniel Bodirsky examines the primary contenders and what’s at stake in Afghanistan’s upcoming election.