Outlook 2017: The Syrian Civil War
2016 ended with a major victory for government forces in Aleppo. Will 2017 be the year that the Syrian civil war draws to a close?
A Shadow over Political Reform in Myanmar
The prospect of a colossal electoral defeat in 2015 may cause the Myanmar government to backpedal on political reform.
Greenland and the Arctic ‘Great Game’
The blunt manner of President Trump’s pitch to buy Greenland might have been ridiculous, but the geopolitical rationale behind it certainly isn’t.
China in the Middle East: Can Iran Keep Its Promises?
Trust, domestic political opposition, regional power dynamics, and geopolitical volatility all pose significant challenges to Saudi-Iran reconciliation.
The Ukraine War Enters a New Phase
Sweeping victories for Ukraine are raising questions about the effectiveness of the Russian military.
Russia’s Mass Abduction of Ukrainians Explained
Russia-occupied Ukraine is experiencing nothing less than an exhaustive attempt at political and cultural genocide.
G7 Provides Common Statement on China, but Challenges Remain
Despite the outward message of unity, at home, many of the G7 members face challenges that threaten to overwhelm efforts to quell turmoil in the Indo-Pacific.
The ‘Goebbels Method’: RIA Novosti as Window into Russian Propaganda
The evolution of Nazi-related terms in domestic-targeted state media provides a window into how Russia has built up a startlingly effective messaging apparatus.
Has the War in Ukraine Become Unwinnable for Putin?
As the Ukraine invasion devolves into a war of attrition, echoes of Afghanistan can be discerned.
Political Discord in the State of Puntland
Political discord in Puntland stands as a reminder of the degree to which tribal politics are ingrained throughout Somalia despite government attempts to democratize political discourse.