COVID-19: Economic Impact Round-up (4-15-2020)
Recounting the economic damage and government bailouts that COVID-19 has left in its wake.
COVID-19: Economic Impact Round-up (4-22-2020)
Recounting the economic damage and government bailouts that COVID-19 has left in its wake.
China Turns the Economic Screws on Australia over COVID-19 Inquiry
A new dynamic is emerging in China-Australia relations: Beijing brandishing the economic stick whenever Canberra steps out of line.
Beyond the Narrative of Progress in Myanmar’s Panglong Peace Initiative
With a national election fast approaching, barriers to peace remain in Myanmar’s ethnic borderlands.
The Fed Could Still Surprise in September
Market turmoil is making the Fed’s September decision a lot more complicated than it seemed a month ago.
Rebranding Kashmiri Militancy: From Independence to an Islamic Caliphate
The nature of Kashmiri militancy is undergoing a subtle shift, and Indian policymakers should take note.
China & North Korea: New Strains on Old Paradigms
North Korea’s recent bout of brinkmanship could stretch China’s support for its erstwhile ally to the limit.
Do Trump Tariffs Signal a Trade War?
President Trump’s tariffs portend a far-reaching showdown within the World Trade Organization.
Winter Looms for Energy-Starved Europe
With the temporary closure of Nord Stream I, Moscow continues to turn the screw on Europe’s energy supply.
Islamic State in Sri Lanka
Internal divisions are increasing the chances that we see a rise of Islamic State in Sri Lanka.