Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 Maps Out the End of the Oil Era
Just how practical is Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 plan to transition its economy away from oil?
The Taliban’s Plan to Rebuild and Legitimize al-Qaeda
Those advocating for Taliban recognition must consider the ongoing renaissance of al-Qaeda, a process that is being actively facilitated by the regime.
al-Shabab in Somalia
Two major developments occurred in Somalia last week: a merger between the Ras Kamboni Brigade and al-Shabab, and al-Shabab’s long-suspected but hitherto unmade declaration of open alliance with Al Qaeda. Both do not bode well for the survival of the beleaguered Transitional Federal Government (TFG) in Mogadishu.
Interview: ECFR’s Mark Leonard on Brexit and the Future of the EU
Geopoliticalmonitor.com sits down with Mark Leonard to discuss Brexit and the future of the European Union.
China and India: River Wars in the Himalayas
The Geopoliticalmonitor’s Amitava Mukherjee examines the potential impact of China’s dam projects upstream of the key Brahmaputra River in northeastern India.
U.S. dollar: Condition terminal
A report revealing high-level meetings to de-link oil from the U.S. dollar has gold spiking and financial analysts buzzing. It begs the question: how long does the U.S. dollar really have as global reserve currency? Full Story
Euro Financial Crisis
The financial crisis that began in Greece last month and spread to other ‘PIGS’ countries (Portugal, Ireland, Greece, and Spain) is raising old doubts about the long-term viability of the EU’s monetary union.
Beijing’s Mission to Make China’s Youth More Chinese
The Xi administration has moved to consolidate CCP control over classrooms across the country.
Coup in Mali: Fallout and Canadian Business Interests
There has been a military coup in Mali. On the 22nd of March, military officers arrested the president, suspended the Constitution, and imposed a curfew without any resistance. The troops responsible for protecting the institutions were complicit in the coup.
Greek Bailouts: From Impasse to Breakthrough and Back Again
A sense of déjà vu has descended on talks over the next tranche of bailout funding for Greece.