India to Benefit from Iran Nuclear Deal
India’s Modi government is ready to jump on the new economic and geopolitical opportunities afforded by Iran’s historic nuclear deal.
Turkey Remade in President Erdogan’s Image
President Erdogan’s long-sought constitutional changes have passed by the narrowest of margins. What comes next for Turkey?
American Decline
While US economic and (consequently) military might will decline, global integration ensures that change will be gradual. The reason for this is that those most able to crash the American economy have much to lose by doing so.
Is India’s Nagaland Peace Process Nearing a Breakthrough?
There is hope that a breakthrough might be imminent in one of India’s longest-running ethnic conflicts.
Delayed Elections and the Bangsamoro Peace Process
The first elections in the Bangsamoro autonomous region have been pushed back to 2025, giving its transitional government more time to establish democratic institutions and demobilize rebels.
Ukraine Flashes another Warning Sign
President Zelenskiy’s revelation of a foiled coup plot adds to a growing body of evidence that an invasion of Ukraine could be imminent.
Assad Jumps into the Afrin Conflict
In a further escalation of the Syrian civil war, Damascus has vowed to help the Kurds of Afrin repel the advance of Turkey’s “Operation Olive Branch.”
US Threatens to Cut Palestinian Authority Funding
The Trump administration’s threats against the Palestinian Authority might impact the peace process in ways that were never intended.
The Murder of Russia’s Ambassador Will Help End the Syrian Civil War
The tragedy in Ankara will only drive two key players in the Syrian civil war closer together.
Japan: An Empire Reawakened?
Growing multipolarity in the international system raises some interesting questions for Japanese foreign policy going forward. Is Tokyo about to step out of Washington’s shadow?