Egypt Talks on Gaza: An Open-Ended Ceasefire?
Pessimism looms over upcoming talks between the Palestinians and Israel in Egypt.
Bolivia Aims to Break into Rare Earths Market
Rare earth element mining may bring economic growth to Bolivia, but it’s highly unlikely to break the land-locked country out of its long-term dependence on primary exports.
Geopolitics of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC)
Long delayed and ever controversial, the INSTC is a ‘sanctions free’ trade corridor that aims to recalibrate Eurasian trade flows. This backgrounder examines the interests and geopolitics surrounding the project.
Assessing President Duterte’s Controversial New Anti-Terror Law
The president’s supporters maintain the law is necessary for combating terrorist groups like Abu Sayyaf. Detractors worry that it could further chip away at the foundation of the Philippines’ democratic character.
China’s Xi Pushes New Anti-Corruption Agency
The proposed National Supervision Commission will widen President Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption campaign and supplant the country’s legal system in the process.
The Case for Centrism in the Post COVID-19 New Normal
Few alternatives exist for the systems that power modern human society. But that doesn’t mean these systems can’t be vastly improved in the post COVID-19 new normal.
Obama’s Afghan strategy
In a major departure from the Bush administration, President Obama has initiated a new geopolitical strategy in central Asia designed to drastically change the status quo in Afghanistan.
The Twilight of Pax Americana
The United States bears many of the hallmarks of a hegemon in decline.
New Regional Alliances Emerge in the Fight against Islamic State
The dynamic in the Middle East is changing. Recent events have pushed Turkey towards a more activist position against Islamic State (ISIS) and Kurdish forces, which is shaping the response of other regional players, and leading to new alliances that will impact the future of Syria, Iraq, and the wider region.
India-Pakistan Relations: Off to a New Start?
In a welcome step, the chiefs of the Indian Border Security Force and its counterpart, the Pakistan Rangers, met in New Delhi over three days and the talks have been productive.