Kazakhstan Aims to Protect the Blue while Going Green
A recent speech by Kazakhstan’s president outlines the growing importance of trans-national water and electricity generation issues; and nuclear energy is increasingly being floated as a potential solution.
The Geopolitics of Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment isn’t going away anytime soon, and that's a big problem for the future of global politics.
‘Putinism’ after Putin: What Does the Future Hold for Russian Politics?
Though not necessarily the USSR of old, Vladimir Putin is building up a political culture that will outlast his rule.
Backgrounder: Evolution of Organized Crime in Mexico
Ad hoc policy responses on either side of the US border are frequently powerless in the face of the geopolitical, economic, and political forces fueling the rise of organized crime in Mexico.
Digital Sovereignty in an Era of Global Surveillance, Disinformation, and Info-demics
Democratic states must strike a balance between rights and security in the digital age.
What Does a Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan Mean for India’s Foreign Policy?
The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan reshuffles the geopolitical deck in Central Asia, leaving India with what appears to be a losing hand.
Is Bangladesh the Newest Addition to China’s ‘String of Pearls’?
Bangladesh may be drifting away from its traditional ally India and right into China’s wider regional plans.
US Testing Woes Suggest a Larger COVID-19 Outbreak than Advertised
Despite repeated assurances, the CDC’s testing problem still lags far behind other countries.
Delta Outbreak Imperils China’s Economic Recovery
China’s Delta outbreak can still be contained, but it will come at an economic cost.