Backgrounder: China’s Arctic Strategy
Beijing isn’t letting geography get in the way of it establishing a robust presence in the next great frontier of geopolitical competition.
Amid Strikes and Protests, Iran Braces for a New Wave of Sanctions
Tehran tries to put one fire out while preparing for an inferno.
White House Plans Internet ID System
Just last week, the Obama administration announced plans to roll-out an "identity ecosystem" for the internet.
Interview: Gabriele Quattrochi on the EU Migrant Crisis
Geopoliticalmonitor sits down with Gabriele Quattrocchi, the Vice Director of Mediterranean Affairs, to discuss the ongoing migrant crisis in Europe.
Introducing the Latest Euro Zone Contagion: Cyprus
The latest developments coming out of Cyprus might not seem overly dramatic, but just wait.
Islamic State’s Latest India Video Smacks of Desperation
By adopting India-centric themes for the first time in an Indian video release, Islamic State is betraying its own desperation to gain a foothold on the Indian subcontinent.
Infrastructure: Biden’s Next Policy Battle
Biden promised big things for infrastructure on the campaign trail. Can his administration deliver?
Internet Trolls: Propaganda’s Final Frontier
Paid government trolls are now a fact of life on the Internet, and it’s only going to get worse.
Amnesty in the Niger Delta
As long as the root causes of dissent still exist in the Niger Delta, any lull in violence that the Nigerian government’s offer for an amnesty produces will likely be short lived.
Unraveling the Zero-Sum in West-Russia Relations: The Case of Ukraine
At the heart of the Russo-Ukrainian war lies a zero-sum logic that is rooted in the hierarchical relations between Russia and the West post-Cold War.