Israeli Settlements & the Peace Process
While it is possible that the Obama administration's adoption of a harder line on Israeli West Bank settlements could help mend U.S. credibility in the eyes of Palestinians and the wider Muslim world, none of this will occur without the current Israeli leadership putting up a fight.
China & the USD
The three concurrent trends of massive U.S. government debt, deficit spending, and a willingness to print money have caused Chinese economic planners to eye the PRC’s massive U.S. dollar-dominated federal currency reserves with increasing anxiety.
Obama’s Flawed Islamic State Strategy: From Saudi Arabia with Love
President Obama’s strategy for defeating Islamic State is weak, overly ideological, and it just isn’t going to work.
The G-20 Misses the Mark on Terrorism
In the shadow of the Paris attacks, the G-20 has issued a joint agenda on terrorism that falls short of the mark.
Donald Trump: a New Dawn in US Foreign Policy?
In terms of foreign policy vision, there’s less separating Donald Trump and President Obama than you might think.
Estonia and The Importance of Not Letting History Be History
Estonia remembers and has seen its position be vindicated amid the Ukraine war. Other European countries could learn from its example.
The Greening of Vietnam and Environmentalism 2.0
Smart phones and social media are changing the way that Vietnamese people view – and advocate about – their environment.
Zimbabwe Finally Moves Out from Mugabe’s Shadow
The passing of one of Africa’s iconic if divisive leaders marks the beginning of a new era for Zimbabwe.
Malaysia: Another Crisis Looming?
Malaysia’s ethnic and religious minorities are being pushed to the margins by an ascendant Malay mainstream, with potentially destabilizing consequences.
The Dawn of Britain’s Post-Brexit Journey
The UK may never fully distance itself from the events of Brexit in the eyes of Europe and the world, but under Keir Starmer, it must try.