Bolivia Economy on Knife’s Edge ahead of 2025 Polls
Dwindling oil production, exhausted foreign exchange reserves, rising prices, and a failed coup in June all reflect a cascading crisis in the Bolivia economy.
Cloud Seeding and the Water Wars of Tomorrow
Cloud seeding is increasingly looked to as a mitigation tool for the worst effects of the climate crisis. But as rain becomes scarcer, the technique risks fomenting conflict between states competing for the same clouds.
Canada Defense Spending: A “Fire-proof House” under Threat?
The combination of internal pressure from defense-minded voters and external pressure from NATO allies is spurring Ottawa forward on defense spending. And though the 2% NATO target will remain elusive over the short term, a paradigm shift may be in-the-making.
What Are Harris and Trump Proposing for the US Economy?
Four policy areas are coalescing in the platforms of both US presidential candidates: housing, immigration, food prices, and tariffs. Yet none of these plans can address the fundamental weaknesses of the US economy.
The Return of Trump: The End of NATO
Despite a strong display of bipartisan Congressional support for NATO last year, Donald Trump's potential re-election still represents an existential threat to the Alliance’s future.
A Crackdown in the Making? Cartel Violence in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is faced with a growing security crisis, and how it ultimately responds to the cartel violence will be a crucial test for one of the strongest democracies in Central America.
Venezuela Election Crisis: Maduro Faces (Another) Test
Another election, another political crisis in Venezuela. But while some factors seem different this time, such as the chorus of external pressure, Maduro’s political fate will still be determined by his backers in the security forces.
Friends Reunited? The Renaissance in Russia-Cuba Strategic Ties
After a long absence, Russian warships are once again docking in Cuba, signaling a reinvigoration of Russia-Cuba ties if not a complete return to the Cold War model.
Far from a “Burden,” NATO Has Delivered a High Return on Investment
NATO remains one of the smartest investments made by the US government in the past century, but that doesn’t mean reform isn’t needed.
Drone Swarms: An Asymmetric Game-Changer?
Drone swarms have made the jump from tactical hypothetical to military reality, and warfare will never be the same.