The Geopolitical and Security Impacts of Seabed Mining
The next battleground for critical minerals and rare earth elements is (very deep) underwater.
Armenia’s Geopolitics at a Crossroads
Russia is proving an unreliable ally for Yerevan, creating opportunities for Western governments to make new inroads.
Ukraine Aid and Leveraging NATO’s Moral Authority
EU countries are stepping up to provide Ukraine with the military aid it needs, but the outsize role hitherto played by Washington will not be easily filled.
Putin May Struggle to Keep His Western Neighbors Close
The Russian president’s attempts at consolidating his ‘near abroad’ might have the opposite effect.
Australia’s National Security Paper: A Case of Lost Opportunities?
Policymakers in Canberra have missed a big opportunity with Australia's national security paper.
The Ba’athist Roots of Islamic State
It’s not religious fervor that makes Islamic State such a formidable foe on the battlefield.
Trump Reshuffles the Geopolitical Deck with Syria Pullout
Protracted guerilla war, rebooted alliances, a resurgent ISIS, and humanitarian tragedy could all be in the cards.
Biden Administration Rediscovers US Interests in Libya
After four years of standing on the sidelines, Washington has jumped back into the Libya fray.
Sudan Geneva Talks Fizzle as Civil War Drags On
Failed US-led peace talks in Geneva illustrate the difficulties in ending the bloody Sudan civil war absent newfound political will from regional and global powers.
Outlook 2017: Turkey at a Crossroads
After a year of security and economic challenges, Turkey’s government is hoping for better days in 2017.