Geopolitics in the South China Sea: Expansionism in the Shadow of North Korean Drama
With ASEAN sidelined and all eyes on North Korea, Vietnam can only sit and watch as China consolidates its position in the South China Sea.
Gaza Conflict: Future Prospects for a Fragile Ceasefire
A four-day humanitarian pause has brought about a much-needed humanitarian reprieve and release of hostages, but don’t expect it to last beyond Monday.
US-Iraq Security Pact Signed
The recently negotiated US-Iraq Status-of-Forces security pact signals the beginning of the end of the U.S. occupation of Iraq.
Analysis: The Fall of Kunduz
A city held by US-trained troops falls to terrorists – the nightmare scenario for US planners is being repeated, though this time in Afghanistan.
Tibetan Protests
British intelligence confirms the Dalai Lama’s claim that China incited the March 14th Lhasa riots in order to discredit the Tibet independence movement while China says the US supported Dalai Lama is the mastermind of efforts to sabotage the Olympics and destabilize China, paving the way for a US foothold in the geo-strategically important Himalayan region.
South Africa: Populism’s Next Target
With a general election slated for next year, South Africa’s ruling ANC party faces a perfect storm for a populist rebuke.
Turkey Inflation, Debt Signal More Economic Pain to Come
The Erdoğan administration may have pivoted back to orthodox economics to combat inflation in Turkey, but there is no path out of the wilderness that does not entail more economic pain.
Collapse of the TFG in Somalia?
After decades of anarchy and disintegration, Somalia may once again soon be united, albeit under the banner of a terrorist government.
Arms Sales in Africa: A Buyer’s Market
Africa is now a lucrative market for arms sellers around the world. This is particularly true of Turkey, which is emphasizing relations with the continent under President Erdogan.
Belarus Crisis: The Geopolitical Stakes for the Major Powers
The Belarus crisis is mainly the result of domestic political tensions. But paradoxically, this is an internal issue that carries a profound international dimension as well.