U.S. & the Afghan vote
Afghanistan’s Independent Election Commission (IEC) has cancelled the nation’s presidential elections, ostensibly to allow U.S. President Barack Obama’s troop surge to take full effect and improve Afghan security. However, the delay will enable U.S. troops to manipulate the election and oust President Hamid Karzai from power in order to stem the Taliban insurgency.
Timoshenko’s Arrest Threatens EU Partnership
August 5th marked former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Timoshenko’s third arrest since June. Mrs. Timoshenko has been charged for allegedly signing an illegal gas deal with Russia in 2009 when she was in office. Allegations that the arrests are politically motivated could threaten the country's status with the EU.
Covert Ops in Iran
Contrary to claims of taking a more diplomatic approach with Iran, the Bush administration has significantly expanded US covert operations against the Islamic republic courtesy of a $400 million budget approved by Congress last year, thus foreshadowing preparations for war.
Global Forecast (08-17-2018)
Qatar attempts a financial rescue of its Turkish ally, markets rejoice as new US-China trade talks are announced for late August, and Ghazni city is liberated in Afghanistan.
Myanmar Civil War: A Conflict Without End
Many date the start of the Myanmar civil war to the 2021 coup that removed Aung San Suu Kyi from power. However, this is just the latest phase of one of the longest running conflicts in the world.
Rosatom & Russia’s Nuclear Diplomacy
The Kremlin is expanding its global nuclear footprint via Rosatom, Russia’s state-owned nuclear corporation.
Moldova’s February Elections and Regional Geopolitics
With recent elections producing a political stalemate, we can expect more of the same from Moldova’s foreign policy.
Is the Greenback’s Reign on Borrowed Time?
The greenback’s position as premier reserve currency continues to erode, albeit slowly.
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.
Dear Geopolitical European Commission: Crawl Before You Run!
Can the European Union bridge the gap between theoretical and actual power?