Brexit Talks Stall on the Issue of Northern Ireland Border
With the success of Brexit talks hanging in the balance, neither side is willing to compromise on the issue of the Northern Ireland Border.
Enhanced Oil Recovery: Cleaning up “Dirty” Oil
The vilification of oil is bad for perception but good for business for the largest oil companies.
US Secret Deal with Iraq
Washington has repeatedly denied wanting a permanent military presence in Iraq, however a secret security agreement is being negotiated in Baghdad that would perpetuate the US military occupation of Iraq indefinitely, give free reign to US forces conducting the “war on terror”, and help contain Iran’s influence in the region.
China at the End of History
Peaceful Rise, containment, encirclement, the ‘China Threat’ theory- though the times change the language stays the same. Experts are asking the same questions they were thirty years ago about China’s rise and the impact it will have on international society. It’s high time we throw away the rulebook of historical analogies and accept that this scenario is something completely different.
Sudan Might Be Open for Business, but Only for the Intrepid
It’s going to take creativity, hard work, and patience, but with some luck we may be looking at a new African economic powerhouse in the years to come.
Iraqi gov’t assertiveness – July 27, 2009
The Iraqi government’s recent censure of talks between the US government and Sunni insurgents suggests a rising tide of assertiveness in Iraqi politics leading up to general elections in January.
Venezuela in Focus: Timeline
Tracking the formative events that brought Venezuela to the brink of economic collapse.
Rwandan Genocide
This report examines the Rwandan genocide in a geopolitical context including the roles of Western powers, multinational corporations and International Financial Institutions.
No Time Like the Present: Indonesia’s Renewable Energy Transition
Indonesia’s natural endowments give it an edge in transitioning to renewable energy, but time is of the essence for the government to deploy a comprehensive strategy.
Ukraine Fighting to Stave Off Default
Violence flared up in Ukraine-occupied Donetsk on Sunday, but it’s the battle on an entirely different front that will determine the future of Ukraine.