Afghanistan: New Election, Old Problems
Bad news is emanating from Afghanistan in a near-constant stream, and much of it is very familiar.
Controlling the Heights: Great Power Competition in Nepal
One thing is clear from recent shifts in Nepalese politics: India can no longer take Nepal for granted.
Nickel Prices Recover, Seek Out New Highs
Supply concerns seem to be trumping fears of technological disruptions, with an EV-driven demand boom looming on the horizon.
What the Iran Nuclear Deal Means for Israel and the Middle East
Part two in a series exploring the far-ranging impacts of the Iran nuclear deal, this article responds to "A New Balance of Power in the Middle East" and examines what the deal means for Israel.
The Pakistan Taliban
The rise of militant Islam in Pakistan ranks among countless examples of short-term political gain sacrificing long-term stability.
Joe Sacco’s Footnotes in Gaza and the Current Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Joe Sacco’s Footnotes remains a profoundly relevant work in the context of the ongoing conflict between the Israeli regime and Hamas-led Palestinian militant groups.
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
The Rise of AI: A Future of Empty Choices
Examining human reactions over past technological breakthroughs can give insight into what might be the most disruptive breakthrough of all: artificial intelligence.
Egypt’s Samir Al Ghatas on the Nature of Terrorism
Is terrorism fueled by economic, social, religious, or psychological factors?
Global Forecast (10-18-2021)
China’s growth slowdown, a new ‘Sputnik moment,’ and global stagnation fears amid higher energy prices.