SCO: An Asian NATO or OPEC?
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has always had an enigmatic air to it.
Afghan Election & NATO
It is increasingly likely that past mistakes in NATO strategy will be too much to overcome in the face of Afghanistan's deteriorating political and military circumstances.
Petro-Dollar at Risk?
Despite the US Federal Reserve’s further rate cuts, the threat of American economic decline continues.
Analysis: The Fall of Kunduz
A city held by US-trained troops falls to terrorists – the nightmare scenario for US planners is being repeated, though this time in Afghanistan.
Backgrounder: Iran Elections
An in-depth look at the institutions, candidates, and impact of Iran’s upcoming elections.
Technology: The Next Oil Superpower
Technology is determining the winners and losers of the global oil industry.
Israel, Iran, and the Ruins of a Sudanese Munitions Plant
It may have been a munitions factory in Sudan that exploded on Tuesday; but the message was meant for someone else entirely.
April Data Points to 2Q Slump for UK Economy
The economic climate leading up to the next big parliamentary battle over Brexit might be very different from the previous one.
Ukraine Elections: Too Close to Call
The story of the Ukraine elections is now a familiar one: establishment candidates vs. outsider dark horse.
Beijing’s Economic Choice: Stimulus or Slump
Beijing’s latest economic data dump shows that the trade war is starting to sting.