Reluctant Allies: Canada, the US, and the Northwest Passage
Making the case for US-Canadian cooperation on Arctic policy and the Northwest Passage.
Democracy: the Straw that Broke the EU’s Back
In one reckless decision that will reverberate for generations, Greek Prime Minister Papandreou has doomed the European Union by exposing it to a potentially lethal dose of poisonous democracy.
Yemen: New Venue For US ‘Great Game’
The timing for the attacks (or, attempted attacks, or, presumably attempted attacks) was chosen very carefully. The United States face the mid-term elections, and the Democratic administration is heading for a worst defeat in decades.
Analysis: China’s Stock Markets in Freefall
The freefall in Chinese equities risks much more than the bankrolls of small-scale retail investors throughout China.
A Fully-Automated Economy Should Not Be the Goal
Hard as it is to defy the drum beat of technological progress, pervasive automation may represent some hidden costs that we’re unwilling to pay.
Outlook 2019: More Struggles Ahead for the EU
Neither the major powerbrokers nor the peripheral member-states will succeed in pushing through much-needed reforms in 2019.
The Arctic Game Goes Cordial
The rules governing the scramble for the Arctic are beginning to crystalize and surprisingly enough they indicate a peaceful process of conflict resolution going forward.
Balkans Heatwave Underscores Climate Security Risks in Europe
Timely climate-related assistance from Brussels today can help avoid a much worse and much more widespread continental crisis tomorrow.
Brexit as a Renewal of Britain’s Geopolitical Cycle
Far from a historical exception, Brexit is in keeping with the United Kingdom’s long-term geopolitical interests.
Pompeo-Modi Meeting Latest Example of India’s Pivot toward Washington
Narendra Modi and Mike Pompeo seem to believe it’s time to end the outdated concept of a non-aligned India and bring the country firmly into the US fold.