What Does the Future Hold for the BRICS Bloc?
Reports of its death have been greatly exaggerated. The BRICS bloc is still relevant, just not as relevant as it once was.
COVID-19 Update: Russia
Now home to one of the worse COVID-19 outbreaks in the world, Russia is still playing catch-up after early missteps in containing the pandemic.
Whither the Saudi Aramco IPO?
When, if ever, will the Saudi Aramco IPO take place? At this point it’s anyone’s guess.
Eliminating the Scourge of Islamic State in Iraq
Winning against Islamic State hinges on political reconciliation – not only between the Sunnis and Shiite in Baghdad, but Washington and Tehran as well.
Geopolitics and Protectionism Inflate Uranium Prices
Uranium prices are testing decade highs as the geopolitical upheaval of the Ukraine war and protectionism in major producers squeezes global supply.
The G20 Must Build on the G7 Five-Point Plan for Critical Minerals
The robust partnership between the G7 and G20 presidencies of Japan and India respectively represents a unique opportunity to consolidate global action on critical minerals.
Understanding the ‘Shiite Crescent’ as Iranian Grand Strategy
Examining the ideological underpinnings, goals, and challenges concerning Iranian grand strategy, as understood by the desire to establish a ‘Shiite Crescent’ across the Greater Middle East.
Syria Facing a Fourth Turkish Invasion?
Signals abound that Turkey is preparing to launch another military operation in Syria, potentially with the objective of linking its two enclaves in the country.
Greenland: A New Frontier of Great Power Competition
In opening its doors to foreign investors, an independence-minded Greenland could be ushering in a new era of geopolitical competition in the Arctic.
Ukraine Civil War: RIP Minsk II?
It’s getting harder to see how the Minsk II accords will ever be implemented. And that might suit the Ukrainian authorities just fine.