Now May Be the Time for Talks with North Korea
The combination of pressure from China, tightening sanctions, and a yet incomplete nuclear program may have opened a window of opportunity for negotiations with Pyongyang.
Conservatives Never Wanted Brexit
Brexit was never the Conservative Party’s idea. In fact, it was always one of its’ worst nightmares.
The Coming Paradigm Shift in Migrant Labour
The first strike in Singapore since 1986 may be a harbinger of things to come as global labour flows are forced to adapt to new economic realities.
Nicaragua Bolsters FARC
In contrast to previous bellicose posturing, Nicaragua’s leftist president offered on Wednesday to mediate talks on behalf of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) in an effort to end Colombia’s 44-year civil conflict.
Backgrounder: The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)
In the RCEP trade agreement, governments across Asia have charted an economic future for themselves – one that excludes the United States.
The Mirage of the Liberal World Order
The dream of establishing an apolitical global system of perpetual peace has always been just that – a dream.
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.
Democratic Republic of Congo Briefing
A brief overview of the key economic and geopolitical risk factors in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Lend-Lease: The Answer to Europe’s Long Winter Ahead?
Lend-Lease saved the UK and arguably the Soviet Union during WW2, and now it might be considered once more to secure the future of NATO in Eastern Europe.
What Trump Doctrine Means for East Asia
The overriding thrust of Trump Doctrine in East Asia seems to be a shift toward confrontation with China.