New Leader for Nigeria’s Boko Haram
Boko Haram has a new leader, and in a show of the two extremist groups’ growing ties, the announcement was made by none other than Islamic State.
High-Stakes Geopolitical Manoeuvres of the Moment
As one geopolitical epoch gives way to another, Churchill’s old dictum rings true as always: “In history lies all the secrets of statecraft.”
Backgrounder: Iran Power Projection in Wartime
Assessing Iran’s ability to wage war across the domains of politics, military, economy, and diplomacy.
The Pakistan Taliban
The rise of militant Islam in Pakistan ranks among countless examples of short-term political gain sacrificing long-term stability.
East of Suez: The Folly of Britain’s Return to the Indian Ocean
‘Tilting’ to the east of Suez is surely no longer in Britain’s best interests. It's time to veer back into Europe.
(Un)Expected US President Donald Trump
The writing on the wall for a Trump victory was always there for anyone who cared to read it.
Cry Havoc! Why the West Needs to Let Slip the Dogs of War in Africa
Could mercenaries help to unwind the growing nexus of terrorism and criminality in Africa?
The Gaza Conflict and US-Caribbean Relations
Washington’s Israel policy is weighing on CARICOM views of the United States, but moral and ethical questions are not fully eclipsing longer-term imperatives in foreign policymaking.
FARC and the South American Crisis
The broad response to the March 1sth Columbian air and ground attack on Ecuador to assassinate FARC leader Raul Reyes is reflective not of a threat of war but rather a new South American alliance against US regional influence.
Where Polarization Leads: The Fico Assassination Attempt in Slovakia
Years of mutual enmity and political polarization set the stage for an attempt on Prime Minister Robert Fico’s life on May 15.