NATO and Europe, the Marriage of Convenience
One of the systematic questions of the post-Cold War international system is the role of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in a world where Europe and North America are no longer threatened by the USSR.
Asleep at the Controls: Boeing and the 737 MAX Debacle
Boeing should have acted on signs that pilots were unaware of crucial systems, and it should have acted months ago.
Venezuela Crisis Goes from Bad to Worse
Economic collapse and political deadlock are giving rise to an uneasy question: How bad can the Venezuela crisis get?
Why is the EU Breaking Its Own Treatise by Attacking a Small Pacific Island for not ‘Playing Fair’?
The unequal matchup between a bureaucratic behemoth and Vanuatu reveals more about history and geopolitics than it does about financial irregularities.
Soft Power in Asia: Everyone Wants It, No one Gets It
The Geopoliticalmonitor’s Zachary Fillingham takes a look at a few recent soft power missteps in East Asia.
South China Sea Dispute Compels Washington to Ratify Sea Law
The time has come to put partisan politics aside and focus on national interests.
The Twilight of Pax Americana
The United States bears many of the hallmarks of a hegemon in decline.
The Case for Azerbaijan NATO Membership
Azerbaijan’s membership in NATO would represent a long list of benefits for the Alliance, and all in a highly strategic region.
PLA Navy Bristles at U.S. Presence
Beijing’s calls for an end to U.S. military surveillance off of its coast reflect a desire to carve out a regional sphere of influence for the PLA Navy.
Iran Ups the Ante on Uranium Enrichment
The Iranian government’s plan to construct ten new uranium enrichment plants has put prospects for a diplomatic solution on life support.