Iran and the New Middle East
The end of a theocratic Iran will mean the end of the Middle Eastern region’s vortex of instability. Read More Here
Tag: Politics
Trump’s World and the Old World Clash at Davos
President Trump turns Davos into a clash of worldview, shattering decades of tradition of discussing a shared future. Read More Here.
Bangladesh’s student leaders ‘sidelined’ by Islamist allies in poll pact
The party born of protests that toppled Sheikh Hasina now finds itself overshadowed by a resurgent Jamaat-e-Islami. Read More Here
Iran and the Limits of American Power
What a U.S. military strike would and would not achieve. Read More Here
Can China Fix its military procurement bottlenecks?
The significance of procurement reform and military-civil fusion should be understood within the broader context of the Chinese leader’s military modernization agenda. Read More Here
Thailand: The Frontline Nobody’s Watching
The third act of the world order won’t premiere in Brussels—but in Chumphon, Ranong, Subic Bay, and Guam. At the center: Thailand. A country that successfully maneuvered between fronts for decades—and now risks being crushed precisely there. Read More Here
Why Trump is good for Europe
The U.S. President is forcing European leaders to look a and face the reallity of a new world order. Read More Here
Saudi Arabia, UAE risk a split in Middle East over competing visions
A ‘new order’ is emerging as Abu Dhabi-backed separatist allies clash with pro-Riyadh governments in the region. Read More Here
China’s ideology chief calls for focus on economy
Cai Qi – who is responsible for ideology, culture and internet regulation – tells cadres to make ‘good start’ to the next five-year plan. Read More Here
With Great Power Comes Great Insecurity
Why stronger states are more fearful than weaker ones. Read More Here
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