Trade Liberalization in the Asia-Pacific: US Interests and Challenges
Trade liberalization in the Asia-Pacific is important to Washington, but it should not be pursued indiscriminately.
Amnesty in the Niger Delta
As long as the root causes of dissent still exist in the Niger Delta, any lull in violence that the Nigerian government’s offer for an amnesty produces will likely be short lived.
Israel vs. The World
Yesterday’s raid by the IDF on the ‘Freedom Flotilla’- an aid convoy en route to Gaza- amounts to one more diplomatic nightmare for an Israeli government that is finding itself increasingly bereft of international support.
Belarus After Lukashenko: The Next Ukraine?
Anything is possible when Belarus’ long-serving president steps aside, including a repeat of the Ukraine crisis.
USMCA: Winners and Losers in the US-Canada Trade Deal
US and Canadian negotiators have agreed in principle to a new trade deal. Just don’t call it ‘NAFTA.’
Global Forecast (9-25-2018)
Sweden’s far-right might sneak into the Riksdag via the back door, Brexit gut-check time in the United Kingdom, and new hope for US-Turkey relations.
What’s Behind the Recent Arrests of Cambodian Activists?
Exploring the forces driving a recent crackdown against opposition figures in Cambodia.
China’s Empire of Debt
Chinese investment has rejuvenated some developing countries and left others locked in a spiral of unsustainable debt.
White House Plans Internet ID System
Just last week, the Obama administration announced plans to roll-out an "identity ecosystem" for the internet.
New “Debt Trap” Concerns over China Lending to Africa
Beijing’s critics will be watching for signs of it securing bigger stakes in Belt and Road projects in exchange for debt relief.