The Argentinian Debt Crisis in Historical Perspective
We place the current Argentinean debt crisis in the historical context of decades of economic challenges.
Chinaโs Naval Strategy in the East China Sea
Exploring the strategic rationale behind the PLA Navyโs ongoing modernization program.
Rise of the Quad in the Indo-Pacific?
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is in Asia rallying support for the Quad, with mixed results.
US Stimulus: Biden Era to Open with a Fiscal Bang
The Biden administration has proposed a bold โ and expensive โ 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.
US-China Rivalry a Foreign Policy Headache for Bangladesh
Despite courting from Beijing and Washington, Bangladesh is unlikely to deviate from its longstanding commitment to non-alignment.
Pakistan’s Musharraf in Crisis
Impeachment proceedings against Pervez Musharraf are gaining momentum. Once he is replaced, however, the parliamentary infighting will continue as a new power structure coalesces. In the meantime, Pakistan lists as its economy implodes and lawlessness spreads in the provinces.
Dangerous Brinkmanship between Iran & the West
This past week, Iran noticeably softened its anti-West rhetoric, and European negotiators hinted that Iran may cooperate and abandon its nuclear program. Meanwhile, Israel conducted a massive military exercise simulating a mock attack on Iran, and the Bush administration has begun funneling $500m towards Iranian insurgency groups.
European Missile Defense
In a move harkening back to the Cold War, Russia has threatened to respond militarily and technologically to U.S plans for a missile defense system in Central Europe, plans that could re-trigger an arms race.
Cuba, Missile Defense, and Cold War Redux
In a move aimed at spiting Washington for its planned missile defense system in Central Europe, Russia has announced it will boost bilateral cooperation with Cuba.
The Case for Azerbaijan NATO Membership
Azerbaijanโs membership in NATO would represent a long list of benefits for the Alliance, and all in a highly strategic region.