Israel Free to Take on Enemies
Rising tensions between Israel, Hamas and Hezbollah have prompted both diplomatic support for and condemnation against Israel’s isolation of Gaza, expansion in the West Bank and possible plans for a large-scale military operation.
Bill C-51: Harper’s Attempt to ‘Arrest His Way out of Terrorism’
Instead of creating new laws and new criminals as Bill C-51 would, Canadian politicians should adopt a more holistic approach to the problem of terrorism.
Serbia’s EU Accession: Long Road Ahead
Although the arrest of Gen. Ratko Mladic may be a step toward Serbia’s accession to the EU, the country still has a long way to go – politically, economically and in winning hearts and minds.
Afghanistan election
NATO’s campaign to pacify the restive south ahead of this week’s elections is making it so that a win for President Karzai is all but official.
The Geoeconomic Front of the Ukraine War
It’s getting harder to deny the old dictum that geoeconomics is the continuation of warfare by other means.
The Origins of the Maoist Movement in India
The Geopoliticalmonitor's V.Balasubramaniyan explores the evolution and present composition of the Maoist movement in India.
The Quad: Destination Unknown
Though much is unknown about the Quad’s future, one thing seems sure: it’s not transforming into a full-fledged military alliance anytime soon.
Brazil: Geopolitics of Energy Independence
Brazil is a rare gem, a rising power that has put itself on the path of energy independence thanks to a combination of forward-looking energy policies and newly discovered oil reserves. But what does this actually mean for Brazilian foreign policy?
COVID-19 Update: India
The Indian government may overcome its COVID-19 crisis, but long-term problems of poverty and healthcare accessibility are set to persist.
Post-NATO Afghanistan
This forecast aims to push through the rhetorical hyperbole on both sides of the Afghanistan debate, and in doing so provide an objective assessment of what an early NATO exit would entail.