What can be done to derail a United States of Europe, or at least to neuter it?
5G: China’s Dream to Dominate World Technology
The China threat and the U.S.-European convergence of interests.
Disinformation Campaigns and Public Mistrust
Disinformation needs to be tackled by a troika – individual members of the public, the social media companies and governments.
Transition in the Middle East: Transition to What?
In the Middle East and North Africa, the transition toward equitable economic development and transparent and accountable rule of law will take a very long time.
India’s Winter of Discontent
India’s improvement in The Ease of Doing Business index is the first tangible proof of Modi’s election promise of “maximum governance, minimum government.”
Why Saudi Arabia’s Lebanon Gamble May Pay Off
Hezbollah may choose to focus on its all-important goal of securing Lebanese-Syrian relations, at the expense of the Houthis in Yemen.
Pakistan: Where China Hits a Wall
Pakistan, an important node in China’s Belt and Road Initiative, is concerned about a neocolonial Chinese effort to extract the country’s resources.
Toward Africa’s Second Independence?
While the fall of Mugabe should be celebrated, it is also a reminder of Africa’s need to review its vision for the future.
After Mugabe: Zimbabweans Hope for a Better Life
Post-Mugabe Zimbabwe could use its bountiful natural resources to usher in a new era.
When the Saudis Need Cash
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman wants to sell shares in state-owned oil giant Aramco to fund the grandiose reinvention of Saudi Arabia.
























