Myanmar’s General Election: Test for a Fledgling Democracy
Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy (NLD) will face a tough test at the polls on November 8th. But so too will the country’s fragile democratic institutions.
Singapore Charts a Middle Path Amid Worsening US-China Ties
Singapore has always followed the middle path in its US and China relations, but with the advent of a new Cold War-esque bipolarity, that path is rapidly narrowing.
Canada and the Long Road to Trade Diversity
Canadian attitudes towards their geography wax and wane as sure as the tide: sometimes proximity to the world’s foremost economic and military power is a blessing, and other times a curse.
The Decline of Democracy in the West
Illiberal tendencies are on the rise around the world, and the West is no exception.
Backgrounder: The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)
Which US companies stand to gain the most from the Trans-Pacific Partnership?
US, Russian Media Waging a Virtual Nuclear War
We are entering a new Cold War on the information front.
Global Forecast (4-6-2021)
Palma is re-taken by security forces in Mozambique, Peruvians head to the polls, and Russian troops amass near the Ukrainian border.
What Does the Future Hold for the BRICS Bloc?
Reports of its death have been greatly exaggerated. The BRICS bloc is still relevant, just not as relevant as it once was.
Canada’s Hawkish Foreign Policy Is Here to Stay
Demographic and economic trends suggest that Canada’s shift towards a more hawkish foreign policy will outlast the Harper government.
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.