Science and Geopolitics Converging in the Troubled Waters of the South China Sea
Conservation, food security, and geopolitics are converging more than ever in the South China Sea.
A New Take on Britain’s Chronic Identity Crisis
Britain’s political class lacks a convincing vision for the future of the United Kingdom. They should think harder or face the Union’s dissolution as the country turns away from the wider world.
Between Durra and Arash: One Disputed Gas Field, Two Names
The Durra/Arash conflict reflects the multitude of geopolitical complexities governing relations between Tehran, Riyadh, and Kuwait.
Paris Attacks Throw Syria’s Assad a Lifeline
By amplifying the threat of Islamic State, the Paris attacks have opened the door for a Western compromise on the fate of Syria President Bashar al-Assad.
Sudan: Post-Revolution Political Order under Strain
An apparent coup attempt illustrates ongoing challenges faced by the civilian-military transitional order in realizing the promise of Sudan’s 2019 revolution.
North Korean Cognitive Dissonance in Western Academia
Those who cannot learn from history are doomed to repeat it, and nowhere is this truer than with regards to US policy toward North Korea.
Degrees of Fiction: Gauging the Accuracy of China’s COVID-19 Statistics
Though the world may never know the truth, it’s safe to say that it’s not what the CCP has been offering up throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Confidential Funds Controversy Erupts in Philippines
The recent saga concerning the allocation of confidential and intelligence funds (CIFs) speaks to the importance of transparency and accountability going forward.
Will the 2018 Elections Truly Reshape Mexico?
It’s hard to separate the reality from the hype surrounding Mexico’s new president.
The Center Holds in South Africa Elections
South Africa’s recent general election has bucked the international trend toward populism by consolidating its democracy at the political center.