Situation Reports
NATO Relations under a Biden Presidency
Could a president Biden put the toothpaste back into the tube and restore faith in the North Atlantic Alliance?
Understanding Turkey’s Foray into Russia’s Backyard
Ankara has long deferred to Moscow’s interests in the South Caucuses, and nowhere is this more apparent than on Nagorno-Karabakh. What changed?
US-China Relations under a Biden Presidency
A reset of the US-China bilateral relationship could be a step too far, even for the self-styled ‘back-to-normal’ candidate.
Rise of the Quad in the Indo-Pacific?
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is in Asia rallying support for the Quad, with mixed results.
Ivory Coast Election Is Heading Off the Rails
Ivory Coast has all of the necessary elements for conflict over the upcoming October election.
Prospects for the Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade Deal under a Biden Presidency
Cancelling the TPP was one of the first moves President Trump made upon taking office. Would the decision be reversed under a Biden presidency?
US Federal Debt: How Much Is Too Much?
The COVID-19 pandemic has US public debt running at levels not seen since World War II. But the global economy of 2020 offers far fewer avenues of growth-driven escape.
Nagorno-Karabakh Clashes: Prelude to a Wider War?
Much like the July Crisis of 1914, Nagorno-Karabakh is a local conflict with continental implications.
Having Crushed the Opposition, Cambodia’s Hun Sen Mulls a Dynasty
With the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party dissolved, Prime Minister Hun Sen’s eldest son Hun Manet is quickly rising through the ranks of the ruling Cambodian People’s Party.
Obstacles and Opportunities on the Long Road to Peace in Afghanistan
Peace talks represent a significant achievement. Nevertheless, there are a number of political roadblocks to overcome—as well as fresh opportunities for Afghans and external actors.