US Pullout from Afghanistan (February 10, 2019)
Zac and Nick discuss what the United States achieved in Afghanistan and how regional interests are primed to reassert themselves once the US military leaves.
Backgrounder: Iran’s Chabahar Port
Examining the geopolitical ramifications of Chabahar port, India’s first major foray into regional connectivity projects.
Thailand Elections – Outlook 2019 (December 29, 2018)
Zac and Nick discuss Thailand's new, military-approved constitution and the major themes that will dominate this year's long-awaited elections.
Ukraine Elections – Outlook 2019 (December 28, 2018)
Zac and Nick discuss how voters in Ukraine are responding to the same old slate of candidates ahead of presidential elections in Ukraine.
Greece Elections – Outlook 2019 (December 26, 2018)
As part of the Outlook 2019 series, Zac and Nick discuss upcoming elections in Greece and the rise of anti-politics in an austerity-weary electorate.
Canada Elections – Outlook 2019 (December 24, 2018)
As part of the Outlook 2019 series, Zac and Nick discuss the geopolitical stakes of the upcoming Canadian general election, including the short-term prospects of Canada-China relations and the future of Canada's energy policy.
South China Sea Dispute: Taiwan
In the fifth article of our series on South China Sea claimants, we examine the historical reasoning, diplomacy, and military dimensions of the Taiwan claim.
EU Military (December 6, 2018)
Zac and Nick discuss the consolidation of the EU's defense industry, and whether or not the dream of an 'EU army' can ever actually be realized.
US Debt (November 20, 2018)
Zac and Nick discuss whether the growing pile of US federal debt is cause for concern or merely business as usual.
South China Sea Dispute: China
In this first article of a new series on claimants in the South China Sea dispute, we examine the historical reasoning, diplomacy, and island-building underpinning China’s claim.