The Common Travel Area: An Anglo-Irish Centenary Worth Celebrating
Now nearing its 100-year anniversary, the Common Travel Area (CTA) has been an uncommon success in peaceful coexistence.
Free and Unfair Elections in Hungary
Hungary’s ruling party has tilted the institutional scales in its own favor ahead of upcoming elections in April.
Israel Free to Take on Enemies
Rising tensions between Israel, Hamas and Hezbollah have prompted both diplomatic support for and condemnation against Israel’s isolation of Gaza, expansion in the West Bank and possible plans for a large-scale military operation.
CETA Free Trade Agreement Could Benefit Canada More Than EU
Experts believe that CETA could benefit Canada more than the EU, but only if laws are passed to revive Canadian competitiveness.
US-Georgia Economic Relations: Time for an FTA?
There’s never been a better time to consolidate economic ties with the strategically important Caucasus nation.
Serbia’s EU Accession: Long Road Ahead
Although the arrest of Gen. Ratko Mladic may be a step toward Serbia’s accession to the EU, the country still has a long way to go – politically, economically and in winning hearts and minds.
Saudi Arabia Jumps Headfirst into the Yemeni Civil War
Saudi Arabia has intervened against the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen, and in doing so opened up a new proxy front between the bitter regional rivals.
The Quad: Destination Unknown
Though much is unknown about the Quad’s future, one thing seems sure: it’s not transforming into a full-fledged military alliance anytime soon.
COVID-19 Update: India
The Indian government may overcome its COVID-19 crisis, but long-term problems of poverty and healthcare accessibility are set to persist.
Brazil: Geopolitics of Energy Independence
Brazil is a rare gem, a rising power that has put itself on the path of energy independence thanks to a combination of forward-looking energy policies and newly discovered oil reserves. But what does this actually mean for Brazilian foreign policy?