China’s Diplomatic Push in the Pacific Stalls
The apparent collapse of a wide-ranging security and economic agreement suggests a triangular arrangement for Pacific nations moving forward.
Saudi Arabia: A Revolution from the Top?
Big changes are brewing in Saudi society. Will they be embraced or resisted by the monarchy?
Backgrounder: Boko Haram
An analysis of the enduring threat posed by Boko Haram, one of Africa’s most brutal terrorist groups.
Kazakhstan Turns to Foreign Investment for Post-COVID Growth
Manufacturing, agriculture, tourism, and green tech are the focus as Kazakhstan looks to move up the value chain.
Whither Central Europe’s ‘Axis of the Willing’ on Migration?
Will Sebastian Kurz’ “axis of the willing against illegal migration” sound the death knell for the Merkel era in Germany?
Libya: The Next Frontline against Islamic State
Islamic State is gaining a foothold on Europe’s doorstep.
US Not Suspending its Killing Program in Pakistan
The lull in US drone strikes in Pakistan was just that – a brief pause, not a policy shift.
Famine, Al-Shabaab Threaten Progress in Somalia
A famine is threatening a delicate sense of hope in one of Africa’s most dysfunctional states.
Backgrounder: EU Arm Sales to Asia
With security planning and arms sales continuing to fall outside the purview of EU policy, various member states have been cashing in on the Asian arms race.