Battle for Myawaddy Reflects Urban Shift in Myanmar Civil War
The battle for Myawaddy reflects a shift in the Myanmar civil war. With the countryside now largely held by opposition forces, junta-held towns and cities are now being swept up in the fighting.
World Briefing, February 2013
A list of some of the critical economic and security issues facing the world in February 2013.
Outlook 2020: Oil Markets
Assessing market risks and potential winners and losers in the year ahead.
Thaksin & Puea Thai: The Law of Diminishing Returns
Fresh off a controversial electoral deal in 2023, the ruling Puea Thai party is shedding support rapidly, leaving Move Forward well placed to come to power whenever the next Thai election is held.
Navigating the Currents: The NATO Vilnius Summit
NATO’s Vilnius summit represents a potential turning point for both Ukraine and the alliance as a whole.
Greenland: A New Frontier of Great Power Competition
In opening its doors to foreign investors, an independence-minded Greenland could be ushering in a new era of geopolitical competition in the Arctic.
Guantanamo’s ‘more evil twin’?
While Obama concentrates on closing Guantanamo, rights activists say the U.S.-run prison at Bagram continues to operate 'in the shadows'.
Angola: OPEC’s First Domino?
Angola’s departure from OPEC+ is unlikely to move oil markets, but it certainly doesn’t bode well for the future cohesion of the cartel.
The End of Bebas Aktif? Indonesia’s Foreign Policy at a Crossroads
Indonesia’s long-standing neutrality hangs in the balance as the country closes in on key elections next year.
Congo Resource Wars
This report examines the current war and genocide in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which started in the mid-1990s, placing emphasis on the roles of Western covert operations, corporations and the plundering of resources that has resulted.