ANALYSIS: German economic growth
August 13th (Geopoliticalmonitor) - A weak euro has allowed Germany to post its highest quarterly growth since unification.
ANALYSIS: Israel-Lebanon border clashes
August 4th, 2010 (Geopoliticalmonitor.com) - An exchange of fire along the Israel-Lebanon border has killed five people, raising fears of a repeat of Israel’s 2006 campaign against Hezbollah.
ANALYSIS: Pulling out from Iraq
August 3rd, 2010 (Geopoliticalmonitor.com) - As expected, President Obama has confirmed that August 31st will mark an end to combat operations in Iraq. However, it is commonly accepted that his announcement is more about honoring campaign promises than reacting to the reality on the ground in Iraq.
Saudi Arabia Jumps Headfirst into the Yemeni Civil War
Saudi Arabia has intervened against the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen, and in doing so opened up a new proxy front between the bitter regional rivals.
Coup or Democratic Spring? Morales Flees Bolivia
Evo Morales has fled Bolivia, marking a new chapter in the country’s simmering political crisis.
Global Forecast (04-19-2016)
Brazil’s president faces impeachment, President Obama visits Saudi Arabia, and the Taliban launch their annual “spring offensive” in Afghanistan.
Terrorism Spreads in Nigeria
The sudden explosion of violence in northern Nigeria doesn’t bode well for state stability moving forward, especially given the persistence of MEND’s ongoing rebellion in the south.
Global Forecast (5-3-2021)
Turkish military sets up shop in Iraqi Kurdistan, border clashes break out along Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan border, and another Belt and Road deal is in the crosshairs in Australia.
Why Is Saudi Arabia Boycotting Turkish Exports?
Turkish-Saudi rivalry is spilling into the realm of economics, which doesn’t bode well for future bilateral relations.
COVID-19 Pushes Laos Further into China’s Economic Orbit
Already heavily indebted to Beijing over Belt and Road infrastructure projects, the economic hit from COVID-19 has pushed Laos further into China’s sphere of influence.