Moldova-European Union Relations: Has the Eastern Partnership helped Moldovans?
After a rocky start, the Eastern Partnership between the EU and Moldova is bearing fruit.
Mugabe Legacy Looms over Upcoming Zimbabwe Elections
Upcoming elections in Zimbabwe will be free, but whether they’ll be fair is another question entirely.
Democratic Republic of Congo Briefing
A brief overview of the key economic and geopolitical risk factors in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Time for Armenia to Abandon the Sinking Russian Ship
Russian influence is collapsing across Eurasia. Unlike Belarus, Armenia still has time to make a diplomatic pivot and adapt to the emerging order.
Indian Air Force Deployed to the Capital
Indian air-force fighter jets violated Pakistani airspace twice in one day, in an apparent attempt to test Pakistan’s air defences. A few days later, India has deployed Russian-made MiG 29 combat fighter jets to the outskirts of their capital, New Delhi.
Global Forecast (01-16-2018)
Andrej Babiš’ government is toppled in the Czech Republic, Washington follows through on its threat against the Palestinians, and Canada prepares to raise interest rates.
Why The Hungarian Government Just Doesn’t ‘Get It’ on Poverty
Homeless people are the new migrants in Hungary, at least so far as political stigmatization is concerned.
The End of British Influence?
The twin pillars of UK foreign policy – its ‘special relationship’ with the U.S. and central presence in the EU – have collapsed, and the ensuing diplomatic isolation is on full display following the Skripal poisoning.
Japan’s Indian Ocean Dilemma
New security imperatives are giving rise to new policy dilemmas for Japan’s government.
Obama’s Foreign Policy is Bush 2.0
President-Elect Barack Obama has signalled his desire to continue outgoing lame duck President George W. Bush’s foreign policy agenda by floating candidates for top US security posts closely aligned with the latter.