Ratings Agencies Add to Sri Lanka’s Political Woes
The political and economic difficulties are piling up for Sri Lanka.
Syria: A Trap of Moscow’s Own Making
Although Russia has been a longstanding patron of the Syrian government, Moscow may soon find that its support for the beleaguered regime is a trap of its own making.
DPRK Military Purge: Signs of Reform on the Horizon?
In what is being called a military purge to pave the way for his personal ascension, North Korea's Kim Jong-un has sacked a top general under the pretext of illness to put his stamp on the highest echelons of military leadership.
Global Forecast: Brexit Edition
This week’s forecast covers the fallout from Britain’s surprise decision to leave the European Union.
What to Expect from China’s Fifth Plenum
How will the Fifth Plenum respond to the growing list of economic and military challenges facing China?
Debt Cancellation in Africa: Different Loan Paradigms, Different Development Outcomes
A case study examining French and Chinese infrastructure loans in Africa highlights that, though both are aimed at stimulating domestic production, only one produces a sustainable development outcome for the recipient.
UK Defense Spending
The Royal United Services Institute’s (RUSI) recent appraisal of defense spending in the UK paints a bleak picture; one that will force the UK government to make hard decisions on its’ global military posture moving forward.
The Baltic Republics: Burden or Blessing for NATO?
Revisiting the strategic rationale behind NATO’s expansion into the Baltic Republics.
Local Elections in Turkey: A Referendum on Erdogan
Examining how upcoming local elections in Turkey will help decide the political fate of Prime Minister Erdogan.
FDI in Ethiopia: Is “Abiymania” Enough?
Ethiopia’s new prime minister is popular enough to spawn his own ‘mania.’ But beneath the economic success story of the past year lurks the potential for new conflicts.