The Geopolitical Legacy of the Most Embittered US Election on Record
Whoever wins the US presidential race on Tuesday, the political process in the United States loses.
Mugabe Legacy Looms over Upcoming Zimbabwe Elections
Upcoming elections in Zimbabwe will be free, but whether they’ll be fair is another question entirely.
A Call for Nuclear Deterrence in Europe
European attitudes toward nuclear deterrence are changing in the wake of the Ukraine war.
Welcome to Islamic Paradise, Republic of Shame
Now over 42 years on, the disaster of the so-called Islamic revolution is still playing out for the long-suffering people of Iran.
Outlook 2021: Asia’s Path to COVID-19 Recovery Runs through Regional Trade Deals
Asia-Pacific nations hope the CPTPP and RCEP will drive growth in 2021 as economies recover from COVID-19.
The Afghanistan War under Trump
President Trump has ruled out negotiations with the Taliban just as a BBC study revealed the militant group’s sprawling presence over large swathes of Afghanistan.
Japan’s Indian Ocean Dilemma
New security imperatives are giving rise to new policy dilemmas for Japan’s government.
White House Transition to Continue Trajectory of US-Vietnam Relations
A President Biden would be unlikely to hit the ‘reset’ button in US-China relations, which suggests progress in Washington’s partnership with Hanoi.
Division or Attraction: An Overview of Libya’s Future after Gaddafi
Examining how Libya's tribal culture might foil the National Transitional Council's dreams of democratic process.
Bahrain: Tourism, Investment, and the Arab Spring
The Arab Spring has derailed some of Bahrain’s best laid economic plans.