US Raises the Flag, and Stakes, in South China Sea
Is Washington’s newfound assertiveness on the South China Sea dispute a matter of long-term statecraft, or short-term electioneering?
The Rise, Dominance, and Decline of Thailand’s Monarchy
To understand the demands of student protesters in Thailand, one must first understand the royalist-military compact that has dominated the country’s politics for decades.
Legal Ramifications in the Self-Driving Car Era
The advent of self-driving cars will inevitably give rise to difficult legal questions.
Nicaragua and COVID-19: A Crisis with No Way Out
Most Nicaraguans agree that the Ortega regime has failed in its COVID-19 response, but don’t expect a political earthquake next year.
Dictators, Democracy, and Almighty Oil in the MENA Region
Western states would prefer to deal with dictatorships to shore up their energy security.
The West Must Provide Security Guarantees to Ukraine
Only through the provision of post-war security guarantees to Ukraine can the war start to come to an end.
The Trouble with Germanwings Flight 9525
There may be more to the story of Germanwings Flight 9525 than what appears in the mainstream media.
Japan Wades into Foreign Defense Assistance
Tokyo is starting to provide defense assistance along the same lines as development aid, but the weapons come with strings attached.
Ending America’s Trade War with China Won’t Stop Inflation
Tariffs are questionable economic policy, but their role in inflation is minimal.
Magical Thinking Won’t Solve Systemic Graft in Latin America
Peru’s troubles show how magical thinking won’t cure Latin America’s corruption challenges.