Canada’s Harper Government Opts for Trade over Aid in Africa
The Harper government's short-sighted policies on African aid might end up costing the Canadian government in the long-run.
Paraguay and Titanium: Failure to Launch?
Paraguay has long been earmarked as a global player in titanium production. What’s stopping its ascent?
US Presidential Race: Who Should You Choose?
How should a US citizen vote? Hillary Clinton, the architect of our current world chaos, or an unproven, ballistic Donald Trump?
House Select Committee on CCP and the Future of US China Policy
The upcoming 2024 elections will be critical in determining the ongoing effectiveness of a House committee focused on competition with the CCP, along with the direction of Washington’s China policy in general.
The AfD and China’s Marriage of Convenience
Recent scandals involving Germany’s Alternative for Germany (AfD) party and China are not an exception and reflect growing efforts by authoritarian states to destabilize Western democracies.
President Obama & the Mideast
American foreign policy vis-à-vis the Middle East under President-Elect Barack Obama is not likely to differ from his predecessor, the universally reviled George W. Bush.
Moscow’s Shadow Over Kyrgyzstan
The recent outburst of ethnic violence in Kyrgyzstan will serve to strengthen Russian influence in the region.
ANALYSIS: BRIC countries coordinate on Iran
BRIC countries are set to propose a resolution in support of Iran at the UN General Assembly; a further sign that the forum could evolve a more political dimension in the future.
Zimbabwe Mine Closure a Red Flag for Platinum Producers
Platinum heavyweights have set their sights elsewhere after protracted labor disputes hurt their operations in South Africa. But a recent mine closure in Zimbabwe suggests that risks remain in platinum markets.
The Rise of New Age Diplomacy
Track II and Track III diplomatic approaches may not be perfect, but they still have an place in today’s complex international society.