Global Forecast (4-6-2021)
Palma is re-taken by security forces in Mozambique, Peruvians head to the polls, and Russian troops amass near the Ukrainian border.
Roads, Copper, and Cobalt: DRC and China Strike New Mega Deal
A new mega-deal between Sinohydro Corp and China Railway Group promises $7 billion in infrastructure investment for the Democratic Republic of Congo, a country that has struggled to leverage its vast mineral wealth as a development engine.
Can Kazakhstan’s Nazarbayev Secure His Legacy?
Nursultan Nazarbayev’s reputation as a brilliant strategist will be put to the test during the transition to the next generation of Kazakh leaders.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s Rising Global Ambitions
The SCO, with its expanding membership and ambitious goals, stands at a critical juncture in its quest for greater global influence.
Rogun Hydropower Plant Nears Completion in Tajikistan
Tajikistan is becoming a major energy producer, allowing it to punch above its weight in regional geopolitics.
Iran’s UAV Diplomacy Resonating in Conflicts in MENA and Beyond
Although Iran’s UAV programs are not new, the international and regional threat from them continues to evolve at an unprecedented rate.
UK Currency Crisis: Toward Emerging Market Status
If an emerging market is characterized by high vulnerability to the whims of hot money flows, recent events suggest that’s exactly where the United Kingdom is headed.
EU-NATO Relations: Beyond Dependency?
The Trump era brings uncertainty over the future of the Atlantic Alliance, but it also brings new opportunities for fruitful EU-NATO cooperation.
Putin’s Spin Merchants Flip the Script as Key Referendum Approaches
The president’s loyalists turn bad news into good ahead of a referendum that could keep Putin in power long after his current term ends.
AMLOvers, AMLOathers, but no AMbivalents: No Middle Ground in Mexico’s Populism
The rise of AMLO’s favored brand of politics has supercharged divisions and hindered progress in Mexico.