Economy
Shifting Geopolitics Make US Leadership More Important than Ever
Emerging challenges in the new geopolitical context need more, not less, US leadership and trans-Atlantic cooperation.
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?
Four Reforms to Save the Lebanese Economy
These four reforms could help overcome the dysfunction of recent years and put the Lebanese economy back on a path toward rejuvenation.
Ivory Coast Election Is Heading Off the Rails
Ivory Coast has all of the necessary elements for conflict over the upcoming October election.
East Coast Rail Link: Full Steam Ahead for China’s Belt and Road in Malaysia
Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has vowed to go ahead with large-scale Chinese-backed infrastructure projects, notably the renegotiated East Coast Rail Link (ECRL), to boost Malaysia’ COVID19-hit economy.
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.
Closer India-Vietnam Relations: Implications for Southeast Asia
Examining the geopolitical impact of a closer India-Vietnam alignment in Southeast Asia.
In Search of an Independent China Policy in Post-Duterte Philippines
A more holistic approach will be needed if the Philippines is to craft a China policy that’s actually fit for purpose.
Resolving the EU’s Rule of Law Conundrum?
The EU’s COVID-19 response fund may be historic, but will it be money well spent?