Geopolitics of the Central Caucasus
The Central Caucasus is back on the geopolitical map, evident in the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) and with it, China’s growing political influence.
Israeli Airstrikes in Syria: Prelude to a New War?
Once the Assad regime and its allies consolidate their hold on Syria, the focus could once again shift back to Israel.
The Cyprus Issue and Natural Gas in the Eastern Mediterranean
New natural gas discoveries have left a divided Cyprus in the middle of a worsening geopolitical storm in the Eastern Mediterranean.
The Rise of New Age Diplomacy
Track II and Track III diplomatic approaches may not be perfect, but they still have an place in today’s complex international society.
Time to Reset Japan-Taiwan Security and Defense Relations
The time is right for a new beginning in Taiwan-Japan relations.
Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters Assume ISIS’ Mantle in the Philippines’ Troubled South
An ISIS-linked extremist group is threatening the peace process in the Philippines’ restive Mindanao region.
Global Forecast (02-23-2017)
A sign of things to come in US-Mexico relations, more Greek bailout tensions, and China picks up where it left off in the South China Sea dispute.
Taliban Redux: Opportunities and Challenges for China in Afghanistan
The new geopolitical reality on China’s borders could trade short-term pain for long-term gain.
Global Forecast (5-31-2021)
The COVID-19 pandemic bifurcates between vaccinated and unvaccinated populations, Netanyahu faces another moment of reckoning in Israel, and China’s yuan hits multi-year highs in May.
China Scrambles to Contain COVID-19 Outbreak ahead of Lunar New Year
Mass lockdowns and temporary COVID-19 hospitals have returned to China, and the timing couldn’t be worse.