Facebuck: The Political Economy of the Libra ‘Stablecoin’
Examining the rise and fall of Facebook’s Libra stablecoin - a saga that sheds light on the present and future of high-tech mercantile realism.
Taliban Reloaded: New Regime, Old Name
The geopolitical context has changed between 2001 and 2021, and thus we should expect a different foreign policy from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.
Why Washington Is Reluctant to Help Armenia
Geopolitical considerations are keeping Washington from extending a helping hand to Yerevan amid a punishing blockade of Armenians living in Nagorno Karabakh.
Indonesia Faced with a Resurgence of Islamist Terrorism
Indonesia has enjoyed peace on the terrorism front since the days of Jemaah Islamiyah and its bloody campaign of the 1990s and 2000s. But that might be about to change.
BP’s Coverup and Propaganda Campaign
Since BP announced that CEO Tony Hayward would receive a multi-million dollar golden parachute and be replaced by Bob Dudley, we have witnessed an incredibly broad, and powerful, propaganda campaign.
What Does a Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan Mean for India’s Foreign Policy?
The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan reshuffles the geopolitical deck in Central Asia, leaving India with what appears to be a losing hand.
Backgrounder: Evolution of Organized Crime in Mexico
Ad hoc policy responses on either side of the US border are frequently powerless in the face of the geopolitical, economic, and political forces fueling the rise of organized crime in Mexico.
Israeli Settlements & the Peace Process
While it is possible that the Obama administration's adoption of a harder line on Israeli West Bank settlements could help mend U.S. credibility in the eyes of Palestinians and the wider Muslim world, none of this will occur without the current Israeli leadership putting up a fight.
Global Forecast (10-18-2021)
China’s growth slowdown, a new ‘Sputnik moment,’ and global stagnation fears amid higher energy prices.
Delta Outbreak Imperils China’s Economic Recovery
China’s Delta outbreak can still be contained, but it will come at an economic cost.