What if Donald Trump Ends Up a Trojan Horse for Israel?
Israel’s right-wing parties have been celebrating Donald Trump’s victory, but there could be some very negative long-term implications arising from this new direction in US-Israel relations.
Iraq-Syria rift
Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki’s declaration that ninety percent of Iraq’s terrorists enter the country by way of the Syrian border epitomizes his presumed re-election strategy for January polls: blame foreigners.
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.
An African Powder Keg: Terrorism in the Sahel
Unless deep-rooted socioeconomic and security issues are addressed, Africa’s development miracle risks being derailed. Nowhere is this truer than with the G5 countries in the Sahel.
Global Forecast (9-25-2018)
Sweden’s far-right might sneak into the Riksdag via the back door, Brexit gut-check time in the United Kingdom, and new hope for US-Turkey relations.
Tensions Flare Over Malaysia’s Disputed Sea Border with Singapore
A renewed border conflict underlines how bilateral relations have deteriorated since Prime Minister Mahathir came to power last year.
EU Parliament and the Impact of Civil Society on Trade Negotiations
Do internal constraints like the EP and an activist civil society help or hinder the EU Commission in its trade negotiations?
US Election 2016: South China Sea Dispute
Two different presidential candidates, and two different geopolitical visions of the South China Sea dispute.
Election Report: South Africa
Analyzing the major players and potential economic impact of the 2014 general elections in South Africa.
Analysis: Turkey Hints at a Joint Saudi Offensive in Syria
Is Turkey’s mention of a joint ground operation with Saudi Arabia just smoke and mirrors?