Mutiny in Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s two-month old democratic government may fall to a military coup as a result of a border guard mutiny this past week that killed an estimated 148 people.
Rundown of the Xi-Obama Summit
In the wake of the Xi-Obama summit, both American and Chinese media outlets have stressed how ‘constructive’ the meetings were. But given the existence of certain structural impediments in the US-China relationship, was the summit doomed before it even started?
Japan: The politics of economic crisis
Japan is experiencing the biggest economic downturn of its post-war history. As economic gloom pervades through Japanese society, it appears that the period of unbroken one-party rule in Japanese politics is almost over.
Israel’s gov’t-in-waiting
Both of Israel’s last two senior coalition partners, Kadima, under Tipzi Livni, and Labor, under Ehud Barak, have rejected Likud’s offer to join it in a unity government. With Hamas on the rise in Palestine and Yisrael Beiteinu in Israel, it appears that any near term prospects for peace between the Israelis and Palestinians are dead.
Putin Reawakens the Russian Bear
Coverage of Vladimir Putin’s impending return to the Presidency of Russia on March 4th has so far focused almost exclusively on the menace posed to Russia’s teetering democracy. Conspicuously, little analysis has been offered regarding the impact Putin’s eminent reprisal of the Kremlin’s top job is having on Russia’s foreign policy – particularly when it comes to how political events are playing out in Syria and the Middle East.
Minilateralism Can Optimize the Philippines’ Middle Power Rise
Manila must seize the moment as a middle power, and minilateralism can help it do so while maintaining a central role for ASEAN.
Red Sea Shipping Crisis: What’s at Stake?
Examining the economic costs and geopolitical stakes surrounding Houthi attacks against global shipping in the Red Sea.
China’s Maritime Expansion: An Emerging Security Dilemma?
Beijing’s acquisition of overseas ports and expansion of PLA Navy projection capabilities shows all the signs of a classic security dilemma.
Pakistan Taliban, Al-Qaeda Problems Worsen
Al Qaeda and the Taliban have carved out Pakistani havens for themselves near the Afghan border and continue to gain political and military strength.
Cuba, Missile Defense, and Cold War Redux
In a move aimed at spiting Washington for its planned missile defense system in Central Europe, Russia has announced it will boost bilateral cooperation with Cuba.