Cheap Oil and Political Risk: Islamic State and Iraq
In this series, Geopoliticalmonitor.com analyzes political fallout from the global plunge in oil prices. Part four focuses on Islamic State and Iraq.
The Taiwan conflict
The status of Taiwan stands out among global disputes as one that could realistically trigger a war between major powers. This backgrounder will first provide a brief historical overview of the conflict and then explore the changing military situation.
Islamic State’s Primed for Resurgence in Syria
An ongoing low-level insurgency attests to the fact that Islamic State was never fully wiped out in Syria.
Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters Assume ISIS’ Mantle in the Philippines’ Troubled South
An ISIS-linked extremist group is threatening the peace process in the Philippines’ restive Mindanao region.
The Quad Comes of Age?
Assessing the geopolitics and motives behind emergence of the Quad’s Leadership Summit.
Mercenaries and the Wagner Group: What’s Old Is New Again
Russia’s infamous mercenary outfit is an effective mix of old and new.
Red Sea Shipping Crisis: What’s at Stake?
Examining the economic costs and geopolitical stakes surrounding Houthi attacks against global shipping in the Red Sea.
Simandou: China’s Pilbara Killer Comes of Age
An in-depth examination of the historical intrigues and geopolitical dynamics surrounding Guinea’s Simandou iron mine – one of the world’s last untapped major reserves of high-grade iron ore, and the central pillar of Beijing’s push to diversify iron supply lines away from the West.
ISIS-Linked Insurgency Opens a Vacuum in Northeast Mozambique
Last week’s brutal Palma attack is fueling concerns of state collapse in northeast Mozambique.
Wagner Group Post-Prigozhin: New Name, Business as Usual
From the covert to the overt, the Kremlin’s Expeditionary Corps is taking over Wagner’s global operations.