Three Laws Turn Up Heat on China’s Territorial Disputes
Three new laws may be planting the seed for ‘hot’ territorial conflicts in the future.
Iran Nuclear Deal Reflects Dangerous US Weakness
The Iran nuclear deal will not be viewed favorably by future historians.
Russian Reassertion
Russia has continued to aggressively reassert itself militarily. It has made its new approach clear by threatening to target US missile shield sites with nuclear weapons, testing a new intercontinental ballistic missile and providing nuclear fuel and promises of military assistance to Iran.
EU Battle Royale: Italy’s Deficit VS the EC’s Infringement Procedure
Between the bond market, intra-coalition politics, and the Brussels-Rome relations, it’s going to be an interesting parliamentary term in Rome.
The Importance of US LNG Exports to Europe
US LNG exports could be a key piece in the European Union’s energy security puzzle.
Russia in the Arctic: Friend or Foe?
Russia is making great strides in the Arctic. Should other Arctic Council states be concerned?
Imperialist Red Herring? NATO Expansion and the Ukraine War
The Kremlin’s oft-cited justification for the Ukraine war - NATO expansion - not only doesn’t hold up to logical scrutiny, but is also frequently contradicted in the regime’s own top-level narrative.
Belarus Crisis: The Geopolitical Stakes for the Major Powers
The Belarus crisis is mainly the result of domestic political tensions. But paradoxically, this is an internal issue that carries a profound international dimension as well.
Arms Sales in Africa: A Buyer’s Market
Africa is now a lucrative market for arms sellers around the world. This is particularly true of Turkey, which is emphasizing relations with the continent under President Erdogan.
China Securing Access to Middle East Oil
Dubai recently announced its partnership with China in the creation of a billion dollar investment fund. Saudi Arabia recently announced its commitment to double oil exports to China by 2010.