DRC Coup Attempt No Historical Exception
A recent DRC coup attempt by US citizen Christian Malanga may have appeared doomed to fail from the start, but it comes from a long line of similar plans, some of which have met with surprising success in the past.
Beirut Port Explosion: Early International Investigations
Second in a three-part series examining various efforts to uncover the truth behind the Beirut port explosion.
Armenia Cannot Go West Until Russia Loses its War Against Ukraine
However much Yerevan wants to reorient its foreign policy westward, the practical realities of appeasing Moscow won’t be easily overcome.
From QUAD to Squad: Informal Alliances in the Indo-Pacific
The newly-established informal Squad alliance hints at a new security concept that is now crystallizing in the Indo-Pacific.
Emerging Trends in Nuclear Energy: The View from Pakistan
Given the rising geopolitical tensions and climate crisis, nuclear energy is becoming an indispensable part of the global energy mix, with potential benefits for a country like Pakistan.
From Bangkok to Nong Khai: China’s Thai Railway Vision Edges Forward
Plans for a high-speed rail line from Bangkok to the Laotian border are moving forward after Thailand signed construction contracts for phase one of the project with Chinese state-owned firms.
Russia-Vietnam Ties Reinvigorated
Russia-Vietnam ties that seemed to be cooling after the end of the Cold War are warming up all over again. More than 20 years after Moscow abandoned its largest foreign base, Russian military aircraft are once again welcome visitors at Cam Ranh Bay.
Brazil Impeachment Not a Step Forward for Anti-Corruption
President Dilma Rousseff’s impeachment has nothing to do with the ongoing anti-corruption investigation of Operation Car Wash.
Qualified Immunity is an American Travesty
By providing a handy loophole for ignoring constitutional protections, the legal concept of qualified immunity does far more harm than good.
US Election 2016: Renewables & Climate Change
Divergent views on climate change won’t just impact US policy on the international stage; they also have the power to make or break the US fossil fuel and renewables industries.