U.S. story on Iran nuke facility doesn’t add up
Analysis of a U.S. intelligence briefing on Iran's second uranium enrichment facility reveals damaging admissions, conflicts with the facts and unanswered questions that undermine its credibility. Full Story
Winners and Losers in a Global Energy Shift to Renewables
If the global economy takes a hard turn towards renewables in the decades to come, some countries will benefit more than others.
Iran Reborn: The Prince of Persia
The next succession of Iran’s Supreme Leader represents a golden opportunity for Persia to rise once more in the Middle East.
Biden’s Path to a Secure Hemisphere Runs through Colombia
And success requires a focus on terrorism, not the drug war.
Marginalized or Pivotal Middle Power? Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategic Choice
In crafting an Indo-Pacific Strategy, Canada has the opportunity to differentiate itself from its powerful southern neighbor and assert its role as a middle power.
Is Bangladesh Pivoting from India toward the China-Pakistan Nexus?
Recent events seem to suggest that Bangladesh is moving closer to China and Pakistan, potentially furthering the geopolitical encirclement of India.
Why Protectionism Could Not Solve Trump’s Trade Deficit
President Trump came to power on a platform of reducing the trade deficit, yet in 2020 the gap remains wide as ever. What went wrong?
KAZA Visa: A Step Forward in Africa Integration?
The southern Africa states of Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe have agreed to shared visa scheme, but future steps at regional integration won’t come easy.
Kazakhstan Looks Beyond Central Asia for New Trade Opportunities
Whatever new policies the post-Nazarbayev era brings, it will likely involve a continued push beyond the region in search of new economic opportunities.
Whither the US-Centered, Rule-Based World Order?
How long can a world order survive when its creator and primary benefactor is actively working to undermine it?