Analysis: Russia Orders Troops Out of Syria
In a surprising turn of events, Russia is pulling most of its military out of Syria.
Turkey as an Aspiring Great Power
The remaking of the post-Cold War global order will inevitably create winners and losers, and Turkey is one state that’s well-placed to benefit from the transition.
Sudan Crisis Sets Stage for Possible Egypt Intervention
Examining the complex geopolitical and domestic issues at stake for Egypt as Sudan hurdles toward civil war.
Will Trump’s Tough Stance on Iran Backfire?
Tensions are spiking between the Trump administration and the Iranian government, with the chances of a military miscalculation or limited exchange of fire increasing with each passing day.
Bolivia Economy on Knife’s Edge ahead of 2025 Polls
Dwindling oil production, exhausted foreign exchange reserves, rising prices, and a failed coup in June all reflect a cascading crisis in the Bolivia economy.
Japan Looks to Southeast Asia to Counter China’s Assertiveness
The Abe government is looking to expanded defense cooperation with Southeast Asian nations as a way to counter China’s growing assertiveness and military clout in the region.
Biden Not the Hero the WTO Needs
The Biden administration appears content to perpetuate the WTO’s toothless status, with major consequences for global trade moving forward.
A Brexit Blueprint for Turkey?
Officials have recently floated the idea of a UK-EU ‘special deal’ serving as a blueprint for Turkey’s future relationship with the bloc.
Erdogan’s Flip: How Turkiye and Azerbaijan Became Ukraine Allies
Western portrayals of Turkiye and Azerbaijan falling in the Russia camp amid the Ukraine war are wildly inaccurate.
Backgrounder: Agriculture 4.0 in Vietnam
In Vietnam we can see many of the challenges, and solutions, to farming in the era of climate change.