Ukraine War: Biden Approves Strikes on Russia
President Biden has authorized the use of US weapons on Russian territory around Kharkiv, following similar moves by European allies. But more will be needed if there’s to be any hope of a Ukrainian victory.
Lessons From Hungary’s Trying Week with Brussels
The EU managed to forge consensus in the face of centrifugal forces over the Ukraine war; however, such clashes remain a feature rather than a bug in the European project.
Airport Attack Reflects Growing Instability in Iraqi Kurdistan
A recent missile attack on Erbil airport in Iraqi Kurdistan portends growing instability in what has generally been a relatively peaceful region of Iraq.
Modi Doctrine and the Future of Indo-African Ties
Exploring the motivations and interests behind India’s re-engagement with Africa under Prime Minister Modi.
Euro Crisis: On Pause until German Elections?
Uncertainty rises like a phoenix, global markets dip, and editorial columns light up: the euro crisis has once more clawed itself back to the top of global headlines.
Engaging Non-State Armed Groups
The US State Department wants to open channels to non-state actors, but its policy at the practical level is still muddled.
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.
Winds of Discontent over Borneo
What is needed to head off growing discontent towards the federal government in the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak?
Soft Power in Asia: Everyone Wants It, No one Gets It
The Geopoliticalmonitor’s Zachary Fillingham takes a look at a few recent soft power missteps in East Asia.