Five Things Everyone Gets Wrong on Iran
While it’s true that Iran presides over well-documented human rights abuses, these abuses are often exaggerated to the point of creating a tyrannical mythos that’s completely detached from reality.
Australia Losing Its Middle-Power Status
Current trends suggest that Australia will soon lose the ability to behave like a middle power on the world stage.
New Delhi and Beijing’s Struggle for Influence over the Maldives
There is a geopolitical dimension to the dramatic events unfolding in the Maldives.
US Extends Arms to Former Enemy Vietnam
Vietnam’s premier meets President Trump on the heels of the US administration’s first FONOP in the South China Sea.
Global Forecast (04-24-2017)
No surprises in France’s first round of voting, a big week for Donald Trump, and expanding protests in Venezuela.
Decriminalize the Victims, Please
Refugees will continue to receive poor treatment unless international regimes are overhauled to improve oversight and enforcement.
Donald Trump and US Nuclear Policy in East Asia
Donald Trump’s campaign rhetoric would create a domino effect of nuclear proliferation in East Asia, but will the president now follow through?
EU Army Gets a Boost from Trump Presidency
Donald Trump’s victory has turned the concept of transatlantic solidarity on its head.