The Impact of a Turkish “Safe Zone” in Northern Syria
A “safe zone” in northern Syria could be a game-changer, but not necessarily a welcome one for the fight against Islamic State.
Norway’s Energy Future: Balancing Oil Welfare with Globalization
Examining some of the future economic policy choices faced by the Norweigan government.
China Enlists Academics in South China Sea Propaganda War
Propaganda won’t change ground-level facts in the South China Sea.
US and Australia Move to Break China’s Monopoly, Secure Access to Rare Earth Minerals
Rare earth minerals are becoming a consistent theme in US diplomacy and trade policy.
US-Iran Talks: India’s Current Account Deficit Hanging in the Balance
Exploring what India stands to to lose from US-Iranian nuclear negotiations.
Iceland’s Political Identity: Scandinavian or British?
What is it that makes Iceland an exception in Scandinavia?
Bolsonaro Controversies Mask Economic Progress in Brazil
Investors welcome the Brazilian president’s ambitious reform program, but worry about his apparent disdain for the environment.
Israel and the Syrian Civil War
Exploring Israel's policy options in response to the war that is raging on its border.
NSA vs. Google: Who Gets to Spy on You
What's the NSA fuss about when an established online spying regime already exists in the private sector?
Egypt: Where have all the Revolutionaries Gone?
We should mourn the disappearance of the revolutionary spirit that brought protestors to Tahrir Square in 2011.