Hezbollah May Rule Lebanon
Hezbollah, the militant group dubbed a terrorist organization by the U.S., Israel and Europe, may be poised to win the upcoming Lebanese parliamentary elections.
Sanctions, Oil Could Weaken Russia’s Rule in the North Caucasus
A budgetary crisis in Moscow risks reigniting long-dormant insurgencies across the North Caucasus.
Adani Scandal Threatens Australia’s Carmichael Coal Mine
Adani’s renewed scandal and financing challenges are calling the future of one of the world’s largest new coal mines into question.
Biden on Nuclear Deterrence and European Geopolitics
A letter written by then-vice president Biden in 2016 provides insight into the president’s future approach to New Start and engagement with Moscow.
US in Hot Pursuit of Pakistan Taliban across the Afghan Border
A pre-dawn raid conducted in Pakistan by US commandos from Afghanistan has been condemned by Pakistani officials as a breach of sovereignty, reflecting concerns that the US’ unilateral operations in the “war on terror” could foment social unrest in Pakistan, undermine the civilian government, and imperil US-Pakistani relations.
Without Allies, the U.S. Falls Behind China
The realities of global trade and domestic deindustrialization cannot be glossed over with non-binding initiatives like the IPEF; either the United States adapts and brings allies on board, or it falls behind.
US Stimulus: Biden Era to Open with a Fiscal Bang
The Biden administration has proposed a bold – and expensive – stimulus package to reinvigorate the US economy, and its legislative path will say a lot about how US politics will operate over the next two years.
White House Plans Internet ID System
Just last week, the Obama administration announced plans to roll-out an "identity ecosystem" for the internet.
Taliban Reloaded: New Regime, Old Name
The geopolitical context has changed between 2001 and 2021, and thus we should expect a different foreign policy from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.
2008-2009 Israel-Hamas War
The 2008-2009 Israel-Gaza War enters its second week, with no signs of letting up any time soon.