The Importance of US LNG Exports to Europe
US LNG exports could be a key piece in the European Union’s energy security puzzle.
EU Battle Royale: Italy’s Deficit VS the EC’s Infringement Procedure
Between the bond market, intra-coalition politics, and the Brussels-Rome relations, it’s going to be an interesting parliamentary term in Rome.
Russia in the Arctic: Friend or Foe?
Russia is making great strides in the Arctic. Should other Arctic Council states be concerned?
The US & Syria: Beyond the Red Line
President Obama’s ‘red line’ seriously restricted his administration’s room for maneuver in responding to the strategic imperatives on the ground in Syria.
BRIC Countries: More Style than Substance?
As BRIC countries prepare for a summit in China next week, trade skirmishes and disagreements within the bloc persist in casting doubt on its future relevance as a global entity.
Invading Taiwan Is No Easy Task for Beijing
Invading Taiwan would involve a host of political and military risks for the Chinese Communist Party, suggesting that it’s still unlikely to occur in the immediate future.
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.
China Securing Access to Middle East Oil
Dubai recently announced its partnership with China in the creation of a billion dollar investment fund. Saudi Arabia recently announced its commitment to double oil exports to China by 2010.
Using Digital Democracy to Energize Thailand
A wealth of youthful activism is bubbling under the surface of Thailand’s establishment politics, and digitization remains the best way to give it a voice.
Turkey’s Assertiveness in and around Cyprus: South China Sea Redux?
Opposition to Turkey’s geopolitical power play in the Eastern Mediterranean is mounting, but there’s no sign that Ankara will be backing down anytime soon.