EU-Swiss Ties: Is Switzerland at a ‘Dead End’?
Pressure is mounting on the old system of bilateral treaties cementing EU-Swiss relations, but there’s still no consensus over what will replace them.
Geopolitics and Conflict Potential in Central Asia and South Caucasus
How has Central Asia avoided the protracted territorial disputes of Ukraine and the South Caucasus? In a word: geography.
Is ISIS Closing in on Europe?
It’s becoming increasingly clear that ISIS-inspired terror is a serious threat to Europe’s security.
What Can Africa’s CDC Learn from the Zika and Ebola Epidemics?
There are several conclusions that can be drawn from the global health response to the Zika and Ebola epidemics.
Backgrounder: Brazil Elections 2018
With a divided presidential field, anything can happen in Brazil’s upcoming presidential elections – and that’s what has investors worried.
Iraq: The Next Strain on US-Saudi Arabia Relations?
What are Saudi Arabia’s foreign policy options surrounding the recent outburst of sectarian conflict in Iraq?
Reform Faltering in Myanmar
With elections due in less than 12 months, Myanmar is at a critical juncture between a path to full democracy and a return to military rule.
Ukraine Fighting to Stave Off Default
Violence flared up in Ukraine-occupied Donetsk on Sunday, but it’s the battle on an entirely different front that will determine the future of Ukraine.
The Growing Importance of Universal Basic Income
The COVID-19 pandemic has given us a first glimpse of universal basic income (UBI) in action. It won’t be the last time.