Israel Invades Gaza
Israel has launched a ground invasion of Gaza, re-entering the tiny territory after three years. Almost 600 Palestinians have died and over 2700 have been injured, while a reported 10 Israelis have died, including 1 soldier, and a few dozen have been injured in the 11-day war. The United States has blocked a ceasefire attempt at the UN.
Possibility of an Indo-Pak War Looms
On Friday, Pakistan redeployed thousands of troops to its border with India, making war imminent between the nuclear-armed rivals following last month’s terrorist attacks on Mumbai, India’s cultural and financial capital.
Geopolitics of the Nagorno-Karabakh War
Historical background and geopolitical context for the ongoing Nagorno-Karabakh war.
Inside the Attack that Shocked Mexico City
Dissecting the likely culprit, motives, and fallout from a brazen daytime attack on Mexico City’s chief of police.
Geopolitics Looming Ever Larger in India-Nepal Relations
The recent release of Nepal’s official political map is raising new questions over the extent of China’s influence in Katmandu.
Trump’s Iran Policy: Everything Old is New Again
Trump hawkish turn away from the Obama-era balanced approach toward Iranian relations is reminiscent of George W. Bush’s “Axis of Evil.” It didn’t work then and it won’t work now.
China vs. the EU: The Influence War that Only One Side Is Fighting
China’s covert influencing activities are potentially far more consequential to the EU than those of Russia. So why is no one talking about them?
Beijing Between a Rock and a Hard Place on Market Reform
Amidst a stock market crash and signs of a wider slowdown in the Chinese economy, Beijing is mulling another massive stimulus package. But striking a balance between short-term relief and long-term stability won’t be easy.
Great Power Competition in the Balkans Heating Up
Great power competition in the Balkans is set to intensify over the short-term, especially if Hilary Clinton wins the US presidency.
Washington Moves to Outsmart Moscow in Syria
The United States aims to press the advantage in Syria before any Russia-Turkey reboot takes hold.