Rwandan Genocide
This report examines the Rwandan genocide in a geopolitical context including the roles of Western powers, multinational corporations and International Financial Institutions.
Digital Sovereignty in an Era of Global Surveillance, Disinformation, and Info-demics
Democratic states must strike a balance between rights and security in the digital age.
Mali Crisis: A Historical Perspective of the Azawad Movement
A course correction is needed if Mali is to avoid the same fate as Afghanistan.
In Search of a Resolution to the Syrian War, Refugee Crisis
How does one solve a crisis that spans from superpower geopolitics, to entrenched global criminal networks, all the way down to the indelible human urge to seek a better life
Ethiopia’s Geopolitical Ambitions Could Bring about Its Downfall
Ethiopia faces a variety of long-term environmental and societal challenges. Building a Navy won’t help solve any of them.
The Battle of Mosul Has Begun
Iraqi and Kurdish forces have launched an assault on the last major urban holding of Islamic State in Iraq.
In the Southern Philippines, Delays to Rebuilding Marawi Threaten a Fragile Peace
The longer Marawi is left in ruins, the higher the chance that history could repeat itself.
White House Plans Internet ID System
Just last week, the Obama administration announced plans to roll-out an "identity ecosystem" for the internet.
What Military Options Are on the Table If Trump Scraps the Iran Nuclear Deal?
A return to outright antagonism in US-Iran relations brings inevitable speculation about the military option. But the tactical hurdles faced by the US/Israeli air forces have only gotten worse over the past few years.
Venezuela Election Crisis: Maduro Faces (Another) Test
Another election, another political crisis in Venezuela. But while some factors seem different this time, such as the chorus of external pressure, Maduro’s political fate will still be determined by his backers in the security forces.