This Week Crimea, Next Week Kyiv
A few localized but nasty conflicts did emerge, however, notably that in Transnistria, a sliver of land between south-western Ukraine and Moldova, which has long been the thin end of Moscow’s wedge in historic Bessarabia.
Forecast 2014: North America
Examining the defining political, economic, and military trends facing North America in 2014.
An Election Crisis in Democratic Republic of Congo Could Mean War
As the regime of Joseph Kabila heads towards its last year in power, a neighboring head of state has just survived provoking a constitutional crisis in order to avoid stepping down. Does Burundi's constitutional seizure foreshadow an electoral crisis next year in its giant neighbor?
The US-Iran Nuclear Breakthrough in Geneva
The Geopoliticalmonitor's Zachary Fillingham looks into the recent breakthrough in negotiations on Iran's nuclear program.
Default Looms as Venezuela Hopes for a Recovery in Oil Prices
Even though the Maduro government has stopped posting official statistics, it’s no secret that the economic situation in the Bolivarian Republic is going from bad to worse.
Egypt’s Mistral Purchase and Its Impact on Russia-Middle East Relations
France’s unsold Mistral-class ships have found a buyer in Cairo.
Libya Elections: Broader Implications
On July 7th 2012, Libya held its first election of the post-Gaddafi era. This historic event saw the moderate National Forces Alliance emerge as a surprise winner over the Muslim Brotherhood’s Justice and Construction Party.
Better Late than Never: The UN Agrees on Syria
Discussing the deal struck between Russia and the United States to take control over Syria’s chemical weapon stockpile.
Costs of War: Game Over?
Some US officials are backing away from the idea that the July 2011 deadline set by President Obama will mark a major drawdown of US forces from Afghanistan. But leading Democrats, aware of growing opposition to the war among supporters, are singing a different tune.