Russia’s New Legislation Renews Old Cryptocurrency Debates
The Russian government continues to walk a fine line between acceptance and rejection of cryptocurrencies.
US in Hot Pursuit of Pakistan Taliban across the Afghan Border
A pre-dawn raid conducted in Pakistan by US commandos from Afghanistan has been condemned by Pakistani officials as a breach of sovereignty, reflecting concerns that the US’ unilateral operations in the “war on terror” could foment social unrest in Pakistan, undermine the civilian government, and imperil US-Pakistani relations.
Russia’s Geopolitical Projection in the American Hemisphere
Russia has long nurtured a network of geopolitical influence in the Americas. But will the Ukraine invasion force a reappraisal of US strategy in the near future?
India Jihadi Groups Splinter as Rivalries Intensify
The rivalry between Al Qaeda, Islamic State, and Lashkar-e-Taiba is intensifying on the Indian subcontinent.
The Case for Occidental Petroleum (OXY) Buying Apache (APA)
This merger would be a new oil super-major in the making.
Global Impacts of Brexit: A Butterfly Effect
Will Brexit give rise to closer cooperation between the Anglosphere?
What Drives US Opposition to the Law of the Sea Treaty?
Exploring the reasons why Washington remains on the outside looking in on one of the United Nation’s most successful global standards.
From Reset to Ruin: Snowden and US-Russian Relations
What does President Obama's summit snub mean for the future of US-Russian relations?
Cuba’s Intelligence Masterstroke in Venezuela
The many accomplishments of Cuban intelligence in Venezuela stand as an instructive example of how a smaller agency can punch far above its weight.