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.
Conflict in Sudan
As the January 2011 deadline for the Comprehensive Peace Agreement’s (CPA) referendum in Southern Sudan slowly draws nearer, the prospects for a stable and united Sudan are increasingly bleak.
Between Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE: Tunisia’s Quest for Neutrality
Tunisia is attempting to maintain its foreign policy independence while navigating its triangular relationship with Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. It’s no easy task.
Obama-Modi Summit: US Pivots All the Way to India
Obama doctrine finally got its field test in India, a chance for the president to ‘walk the walk’ of the US pivot.
Al-Durra Field: Another Front for Regional Tensions with Iran
The Al-Durra natural gas field is emerging as a major new front in Iran-Saudi tension, one that could ultimately test their nascent bilateral détente.
Without Allies, the U.S. Falls Behind China
The realities of global trade and domestic deindustrialization cannot be glossed over with non-binding initiatives like the IPEF; either the United States adapts and brings allies on board, or it falls behind.
Paris Attacks Throw Syria’s Assad a Lifeline
By amplifying the threat of Islamic State, the Paris attacks have opened the door for a Western compromise on the fate of Syria President Bashar al-Assad.
China: The Winding Road to Zero-COVID
A new outbreak in the Beijing area is the latest blow to China’s ‘dynamic zero-COVID’ strategy, as economic costs from lockdowns and mass testing continue to mount.
History Repeating: Mohammed Bin Salman and the Khashoggi Affair
The current scandal closely resembles the experience of another famous member of the House of Saud.
US-China Trade War: Chinese Tariffs Aim at the Heart of Trump Country
China’s response to the Trump tariffs was both swift and finely tuned to inflict maximum political damage on the president and his Republican allies in Congress.