Lessons from the Fall of Bo Xilai
The go-to media narrative of the fall of Bo Xilai declares that it’s the most important political event to occur China since the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989. That may well be true, but there is more to be gleaned from the story than one man’s fall from grace.
Chad Looks to Expel US Forces ahead of Polls
In keeping with a recent theme across the Sahel, the Chadian authorities have threatened to cancel its Status of Forces Agreement with the United States.
War in Chinese Boxes: Al-Shabaab against ISIS in Somalia
Exploring the lesser-known, other face of the Somali conflict.
Strategic Commodities 2.0: Global Lithium Supply
New energy paradigms demand new strategic commodities. This article examines factors impacting lithium supply over the next decade.
Taliban Talks to Be Held
American diplomats have confirmed long-swirling rumors that Washington will be supporting Afghan government efforts to integrate the Taliban into the political mainstream. But, will the Taliban bite?
Moscow Suicide Bombings
Monday’s dual suicide bombing attack on the Moscow metro will have profound consequences for Russian domestic politics.
Backgrounder: Ukraine Politics
A backgrounder on the internal politics of Ukraine, a country caught in an East-West geopolitical crossfire.
Geopolitical Snapshot: Nigeria
Will the Tinubu reforms accomplish their goal of luring foreign investors back into Nigerian oil, or will rule of law concerns keep them away?
Italy Returns to the Horn of Africa
After a three-decade absence from the Horn of Africa, Italy is re-engaging with the region – and its ambitions go well beyond the issue of migration.
Italy’s Mediterranean Jigsaw: Geopolitics of a Sidelined Naval Power
Examining Italy’s favorable geography and the geopolitical clout that it bestows around the Mediterranean Sea. This geography once helped make Italy a major trading and naval power. Will it again?