Assad Gambles on the Ukraine War
The Assad government has placed a geopolitical bet in its recognition of Russia’s Ukraine proxies, and the stakes couldn’t be higher back in Syria.
The Myth of Dresden in Germany’s Past and Future
Exploring the character of Dresden, a German city steeped in history and defined by a Janus-headed myth of nostalgia and victimhood.
Western Intervention in Libya a Recipe for Disaster
Libya is in chaos; it has been since the West and Qatar-aided civil war that brought an end to Colonel Qadhafi’s regime. But another military intervention is definitely not what's needed.
China in the Middle East: Can Iran Keep Its Promises?
Trust, domestic political opposition, regional power dynamics, and geopolitical volatility all pose significant challenges to Saudi-Iran reconciliation.
Trump Doctrine: The Foreign Policy of Personal Preference
Trump Doctrine is a foreign policy based not on any vision of the United States' role in the world, but rather on the commander-in-chief's vision of various world leaders.
The Ally in the East: Japan’s Present and Future Role in Ukraine
Japan has emerged as a key supporter of Kyiv amid the Ukraine war, even at the expense of its pacifist tradition. And this support will be even more needed once the shooting stops.
No Time Like the Present to Prepare for a Post-Brexit World
Boldness in the face of uncertainty is required of the Canadian government if it wants to ensure the best possible post-Brexit trade relationship.
Will a Hydrocarbon Discovery in the Eastern Mediterranean Bring Peace to Cyprus?
A significant new energy discovery could give new impetus to resolving an old dispute.
Budapest is Taking Euro-Atlantic Interests into Account in Ukraine Education Row
Some accuse Hungary of standing in the way of greater NATO-Ukraine integration; but in fact, Budapest is standing up for the principles of the Alliance.
Great Power Competition in the Balkans Heating Up
Great power competition in the Balkans is set to intensify over the short-term, especially if Hilary Clinton wins the US presidency.