An African Powder Keg: Terrorism in the Sahel
Unless deep-rooted socioeconomic and security issues are addressed, Africa’s development miracle risks being derailed. Nowhere is this truer than with the G5 countries in the Sahel.
Iran Clergy Unrepentant as Power Transfers in the United States
Iran’s clergy is still bragging following an ineffectual Iran nuclear deal.
US-Iran Talks: India’s Current Account Deficit Hanging in the Balance
Exploring what India stands to to lose from US-Iranian nuclear negotiations.
Analysis: Kurdish Peace Process at Risk as Turkey Bombs the PKK
This past week has seen a sea change in Turkey’s foreign policy, one that threatens to upend the last bastions of stability in an otherwise chaotic region.
Brazil: Geopolitics of Energy Independence
Brazil is a rare gem, a rising power that has put itself on the path of energy independence thanks to a combination of forward-looking energy policies and newly discovered oil reserves. But what does this actually mean for Brazilian foreign policy?
The Impact of a Turkish “Safe Zone” in Northern Syria
A “safe zone” in northern Syria could be a game-changer, but not necessarily a welcome one for the fight against Islamic State.
While Washington Sleeps, China Continues to Make Inroads in Africa
And the real winner is ultimately the Chinese economy.
Why Indonesia’s Papua Insurgency Has Reached a Strategic Stalemate
Widespread protests may have brought Papuan independence to the attention of global audiences last year, but that is unlikely to change the tense status quo in the region.
New Regional Alliances Emerge in the Fight against Islamic State
The dynamic in the Middle East is changing. Recent events have pushed Turkey towards a more activist position against Islamic State (ISIS) and Kurdish forces, which is shaping the response of other regional players, and leading to new alliances that will impact the future of Syria, Iraq, and the wider region.
What a Trump Presidency Means for the South China Sea
Comments from Trump’s nominee for secretary of state suggest a more confrontational stance in the South China Sea.