Counter-Protests: A Gamble for Beleaguered Governments
Counter-protests have been a risky proposition for beleaguered governments through the 2010s. Will Belarus be any different?
Brexit Drama Comes Down to the Wire
With the March 29 deadline looming, Prime Minister May is desperate for a short-term extension to take her twice-defeated deal back to Parliament.
A Brief History of US-China Rare Earth Rivalry
Recounting how Washington went from world leader in rare earth element production to struggling to play catch-up with Beijing.
Drone Swarms: An Asymmetric Game-Changer?
Drone swarms have made the jump from tactical hypothetical to military reality, and warfare will never be the same.
Perpetual Stalemate? Outlook Remains Bleak in Myanmar Civil War
Despite Operation 1027, odds of a breakthrough remain slim as the Myanmar civil war enters its third year.
Europe the Orphan
West or East, Old or New – Europe is floundering without a superpower patron to tell it what to do.
CDU-SPD Coalition Deal Reached in Germany
After heaping concessions onto the final deal with the SPD, Angela Merkel might just get her fourth term as Germany’s chancellor.
Elephant in the Jirga: Iran’s Interests in Afghanistan
Discussion has often focused on the dynamics of the Afghanistan-Pakistan-India triangle. But there’s another contender in the arena of Afghan politics – Iran.
La Relation Spéciale: Moldova-France Relations
Close leader-to-leader relations, increasing defense relations, and growing cooperation in energy and environmental issues suggest we are witnessing the beginning stages of a special relationship between Moldova and France.
The Bush Administration and the Global Arms Trade
With the “war on terror” entering its seventh year, the Bush administration is brokering dozens of foreign weapons deals in order to combat terrorism by re-arming Iraq and Afghanistan, containing North Korea and Iran, and cementing ties with onetime Russian allies.