Taliban Redux: Opportunities and Challenges for China in Afghanistan
The new geopolitical reality on China’s borders could trade short-term pain for long-term gain.
US Midterm Elections: Last Chance for the Keystone XL?
A Republican majority in the US Senate might be what ultimately frees the controversial pipeline project from its administrative limbo.
Italy: Still Part of the PIGS Club?
Has austerity and EU intervention forestalled the possibility of a Greece-like repeat in Italy, or merely delayed it?
Game of Pipelines: Bulgaria and Russia’s Energy Diplomacy
Bulgaria is at the nexus of EU-Russian energy geopolitics.
Interview: Timothy Heath on the South China Sea Dispute
Geopoliticalmonitor sits down with Timothy Heath to discuss recent developments in the South China Sea dispute.
COVID-19: Economic Impact Round-up (2-20-2020)
Recounting the latest economic disruptions due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Science Diplomacy a Crucible for South China Sea Disputes
Given the high ecological stakes and the number of international stakeholders in the region, the time to realize the promise of science diplomacy may now be at hand in the disputed waters of the South China Sea.
Ethiopians Flee to Kenya following Botched Military Operation
Kenya has much to gain from actively working to de-escalate the growing crisis in Ethiopia’s Oromia region.
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.
Trade and Geopolitics Behind Plans for Russian Naval Base in Abkhazia
It’s not just regional security concerns, but a power play against the Middle Corridor that is driving Russian plans for a naval base in Georgia’s breakaway region.