Taiwan’s Han Kuang Military Exercises Signal Shifting Defense Priorities
Recent defense policy documents and the Han Kuang military exercises signal an evolution in military tactics as Taiwan begins preparing for an asymmetric conflict in and around the main island.
China Dials Up Tensions in the Taiwan Strait
A new strategic paradigm is emerging in one of the world’s most dangerous geopolitical flashpoints.
Turkey’s Domestic Crackdown: No End in Sight
Turkey’s post-coup purges have come to a head with the trial of 11 human rights activists on terrorism charges.
Blowback: The Geopolitical Consequences of a Weak Greece
In refusing to view the Greek sovereign debt crisis through anything but an economic lens, the EU is risking its own relevance as a major international player.
April Data Points to 2Q Slump for UK Economy
The economic climate leading up to the next big parliamentary battle over Brexit might be very different from the previous one.
Forecast 2014: Africa
Examining some of the defining political, economic, and military trends facing Africa in 2014.
The PLA Navy vs. the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force: Possible Outcomes of a Clash
The news of China’s first aircraft carrier being launched is definitely relevant in terms of China’s long-term naval policy.
US Being Elbowed Out of Caspian Region
Last year’s key summit of Caspian states has had a detrimental effect on US interests in the Caspian region.
Will President Moon Ease Inter-Korean Tensions?
In what could be a game-changer for Inter-Korean tensions, liberal Moon Jae-in has won the presidency in South Korea.
Forecast Calls for ‘Sunshine’ on the Korean Peninsula
The fall of South Korea President Park Geun-hye has opened the door for major geopolitical shifts in East Asia.