The African Charter and its Impact on Standards of Living
This backgrounder gauges the success of the African Charter in boosting standards of living in Africa.
Islamic State and Al-Qaeda Clash in the Sahel
Background on the worsening clashes between Al Qaeda and Islamic State’s regional affiliates in the Sahel.
BRICS Expansion: The Case for Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Iran
BRICS expansion could widen the group’s geopolitical clout, but the process is not without risks.
Adani Crisis Tests India’s Bet on Billionaires
Fraud allegations are shaking one of the foundations of India’s current political-economic order.
Can Nigeria’s Boko Haram Survive the Death of Its Leader?
What do rumors of Abu-Bakr Shekau's death mean for the future of Nigeria's Boko Haram?
Leadership for Thought: Non-Permanent Members Leading the Security Council through COVID-19
Amid deadlock at the highest levels of the UN, it’s the smaller, non-permanent members of the UNSC which now have an opportunity to take a more proactive role.
US Cybersecurity Policy Plays Catch-up amid DPRK Hacking Threat
Recent threats emanating from the DPRK underscore a push by the Biden administration to shore up digital defenses in an era of cyber warfare.
Hamas Ends Truce with Israel
On Friday, Hamas suspended its six-month truce with Israel, announcing that the ceasefire would not be extended.
Backgrounder: Mali Conflict
Since early 2012, a violent conflict has been brewing in Mali, one that has forced the international community to consider whether or not this North African country is another Afghanistan in the making.
The Case for Taliban Talks
The Geopoliticalmonitor's Benjamin Syme Van Ameringen outlines the case for direct negotiations with the Taliban.