Politics
TikTok and the Need for a Declaration of Digital Rights
The ongoing TikTok saga in the United States highlights the growing need for a ‘declaration of digital rights.’
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?
Flashpoint: Chad
Today’s vulnerable states give way to tomorrow’s regional crises. First in a new series, we examine the challenges faced by Chad in the COVID-19 era.
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.
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.
Land Rights in Cambodia and the Long Persecution of a Buddhist Monk
The personal experience of activist Luon Sovath reflects a rapidly shrinking space for political dissent in Cambodia.
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?