Central Asia and Afghanistan: Helping Your Neighbor
Exploring the role of Central Asian governments in stabilizing Afghanistan.
Cuba’s Intelligence Masterstroke in Venezuela
The many accomplishments of Cuban intelligence in Venezuela stand as an instructive example of how a smaller agency can punch far above its weight.
The West Is Misreading China in the South China Sea
If Washington truly wants a solution on the South China Sea, it needs to get out of the way of the regional claimants.
Venezuela Election Crisis: Maduro Faces (Another) Test
Another election, another political crisis in Venezuela. But while some factors seem different this time, such as the chorus of external pressure, Maduro’s political fate will still be determined by his backers in the security forces.
Xinjiang Sanctions Put Western Unity to the Early Test
Biden’s vision of Western unity was always going to face some hard economic realities. Coordinated sanctions on Xinjiang stand as an early test.
The Geopolitical Impact of Tax Evasion and Offshoring: A Background
Second in a two-part series, this article examines how offshoring grew from the financial practices of one of history’s largest empires.
Missiles Just the Latest Chapter in the South China Sea Saga
The United States’ ‘Freedom of Navigation Operations’ might risk triggering another Gulf of Tonkin-like incident in the South China Sea.
Spain: The Final Test Case for Social Democracy in the EU
Pedro Sanchez and the PSOE must find a workable solution to the migration issue; the future of social democracy in Europe may depend on it.
Brazil Impeachment Not a Step Forward for Anti-Corruption
President Dilma Rousseff’s impeachment has nothing to do with the ongoing anti-corruption investigation of Operation Car Wash.
Russia’s Political Theater Masks the Bigger Question: What Comes Next?
Though the result of the upcoming Russian election is effectively predetermined, the question of Vladimir Putin’s future remains an open one.