Munich Shows More Cracks in the Transatlantic Alliance
The Munich Security Conference was supposed to underscore the ties that bind the transatlantic alliance. Instead, it emphasized what’s pulling it apart.
The Impact of Designating Russia a Terrorist State
The European Parliament’s move represents an important step, but complacency is a risk as the Ukraine war drags into 2023.
Balkans Heatwave Underscores Climate Security Risks in Europe
Timely climate-related assistance from Brussels today can help avoid a much worse and much more widespread continental crisis tomorrow.
War Drums on the Horizon: Will Europe Wake Up in Time?
It’s time for the European public to acknowledge the uncomfortable truth that the specter of war has returned to the continent.
Beyond Borders: Applying Modern Conflict Laws as Framework for Outer Space Governance
The modern laws of armed conflict (LOAC) offer a valuable blueprint for developing a robust legal framework for governing activities in outer space.
Spain Elections: New Poll, Same Deadlocked Politics?
Spain’s fourth general election in five years is unlikely to break the country’s political deadlock.
India’s Karakoram Conundrum: The Great Game Lives On
Once India’s historical gateway to Central Asia and China, the Karakoram has become a lingering geopolitical flashpoint between India, China and Pakistan.
Can the U.S. Break China’s Rare Earth Monopoly?
Rare earths have emerged as a new variable in the US-China trade war. Is China’s near-monopoly on these strategic resources its ultimate trump card, or will US producers be able to diversify supply amid the new normal of bilateral tension.
A Brief History of US-China Rare Earth Rivalry
Recounting how Washington went from world leader in rare earth element production to struggling to play catch-up with Beijing.
Thai Political Crisis
Threats, carrots, and sticks have all failed to dislodge red shirt protestors from central Bangkok. As violence continues to harden positions on both sides of the barricades, widespread civil strife is becoming more and more likely.