Kazakhstan’s Nazarbayev Steps Down, But Not Out
News of Nazarbayev’s departure may be premature. Despite letting go of the presidency, the long-time ruler will be in a position to control Kazakh politics for many years to come.
Belt and Road: China-Mongolia-Russia Corridor
An overview of the China-Mongolia-Russia corridor, one of the main economic conduits envisioned by China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
Yemen on the Brink of Humanitarian Disaster
Civil war and a Saudi-led naval blockade have Yemen teetering on the brink of a humanitarian disaster.
Will Monroe Doctrine Die with the Trump Presidency?
How will Latin America be affected by Trump’s foreign policy?
Checklist: China’s Targets in a US Trade War
A list of potential targets should a trade war break out between China and the United States.
FLASH: New Taliban Leader Appointed
Mullah Haibatullah Akhundzada has been named the new leader of the Taliban, and unsurprisingly he fiercely opposes any political reconciliation with Kabul.
Saudi Arabia Comes to the Rescue of the Egyptian Economy
Egypt’s economic struggles have allowed Saudi Arabia to increase its hold over a major geopolitical prize of waterborne trade: the Suez Canal.
What Is Russia Up To in Syria?
Russia’s deepening support for the Assad regime has some experts puzzled.
Russia’s Eurasian Union: A Bid for Hegemony?
Georgiy Voloshin examines the motivations underpinning Russia's push to establish a "Eurasian Union" in Central Asia.
Libya Oil Report (05-26-15)
A look at which fields are still pumping oil in Africa’s energy powerhouse turned failed state.