Yanukovych’s Ukraine: Family Greed Fuels a National Aspiration
The Geopoliticalmonitor's James Whitman argues that the West is failing to respond to the creeping authoritarianism of Yanukovych's Ukraine.
Backgrounder: Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW)
Laudable goals aside, we’re still a long way from a nuclear weapon-free planet.
Clientelism, Cronyism, and Abuse of Power in a Time of Coronavirus
Unless we legislate against the cronyism that’s infiltrated democracies, free-and-easy procurement practices will continue to squander tax dollars long after COVID-19.
Argentina: In the Eye of the Lithium Storm
Lithium is increasing Argentina’s geopolitical relevance, and Beijing and Washington are watching. But is Buenos Aires strong enough to play both sides?
China Makes Strategic Inroads in the Indian Ocean
A recent scandal involving a PRC ‘research ship’ loitering near India-Maldives-Sri Lanka military exercises underscores China’s widening military and diplomatic footprint in the Indian Ocean region.
The Criminal and Terrorist Threat of Narco Submarine Technology
Policymakers are still playing catch-up with recent advances in narco submarine technology.
Indian Navy’s Mq-9b Sea Guardian Purchase Puts Pakistan’s Subs on Notice
The Indian Navy’s acquisition of Mq-9b Sea Guardian drones represents a potential game-changer in the regional balance of naval power, notably with regard to Pakistan.
The KRI Nanggala Submarine Incident Is a Wakeup Call to Modernize Indonesia’s Navy
The tragedy underscores how the Indonesian Navy is struggling to cover the vast expanses of maritime territory it’s tasked with defending.
European Reverse Migration
Increasingly Europeans are leaving the European Union in search of employment and better opportunities.
What the Fall of Ramadi Means
Whether they keep the city or not; the damage is already done. The fall of Ramadi is a major setback in the war against Islamic State.