Facebook announces Project Libra
Facebook along with 27 organizations has planned to create a new global currency called Libra, a move that could potentially…
The Future of Conflict: South Sudan
South Sudan is in the midst of a catastrophic humanitarian crisis resulting from five years of brutal civil war. Despite…
Geopolitical tug-of-war in Eastern Europe
The Trump Administration has been augmenting efforts to improve its relations with Eastern Bloc nations through improved trade and defence…
A New War in the Middle East?
In light of recent attacks on shipping vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, security experts are concerned about the diplomatic…
French Troops in Mali: Boon or Bane?
The African nation of Mali has been plagued by conflict which has escalated due to the spread of political Islam…
Chinese vessel sinks Philippine boat
The Philippine government has filed a diplomatic protest over the collision between a Chinese and Filipino fishing vessels which sank…
Houthis attack Saudi Arabia repeatedly
Yemen’s Houthi militants have attacked Saudi Arabia’s airport after drone attacks on Saudi Arabia’s oil pipelines. How are Houthi followers…
Japan’s diplomatic overtures to Iran
Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe will visit Iran for a rare diplomatic mission - to mediate between the Islamic…
Kazakhstan: The Legacy of President Nazarbayev
On June 9th, 2019, Kazakhstan held a presidential election following the sudden resignation of President Nursultan Nazarbayev. Election day in…
Sudan: Any Hope for Democracy?
The Republic of Sudan, in Northeast Africa, has seen unending violence since the removal of its dictator by the military.…