Conservatives Never Wanted Brexit
Brexit was never the Conservative Party’s idea. In fact, it was always one of its’ worst nightmares.
Cameroon Crisis Imperils Bilateral Relations, Cocoa Crop
A long-running linguistic dispute in Cameroon has now spawned a secessionist movement that’s imperiling both the country’s bilateral relations with Nigeria and its cocoa-growing heartland in the southwest.
Abbas’ Power Play in Palestine
With Israeli support, Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, has moved his armed loyalists into key West Bank cities in preparation of a possible conflict with his rival Hamas in January.
Myanmar Civil War: A Conflict Without End
Many date the start of the Myanmar civil war to the 2021 coup that removed Aung San Suu Kyi from power. However, this is just the latest phase of one of the longest running conflicts in the world.
Past Not Precedent in DRC Ebola Outbreak
Democratic Republic of Congo poses unique challenges to local and international health authorities that they didn’t face in the 2015 West Africa Ebola outbreak.
Markets and Miscalculations: The Emerging US-China Geo-Economic Conflict
Overreliance on tools like de-listing could do more harm than good to US national security over the long run.
Thaksin Goes All In: The Third Shinawatra Prime Minister
A popular party banned, a prime minister removed, and a dynasty returned: Politics in the Kingdom of Thailand are moving at whiplash speed.
The Mid-East Peace Feint
While this latest round of talks is scheduled to continue on September 15th, judging from comments coming out of both camps, the negotiations have already failed.
Maritime Cooperative Activity Redrawing South China Sea Battle Lines
Maritime Cooperative Activity naval exercises are rapidly evolving into a platform for regional powers to mutually support each other and bolster international maritime law.
Global Forecast (3-22-2021)
A new entry in Israel’s forever-election, Brazil grapples with COVID-19 crisis, the EU reenters lockdown, and President Erdogan fires another central banker.