Ecuador: Ruled by Gangs
Gang violence and corruption in Latin America are running unchecked, a sign of the collapse of the rule of law.
Opening a New Front?
With the out-of-job but still lethal Wagner Group milling around on the Polish -Belarus border, NATO is justifiably on an…
Saudi-Palestine: Blood Brothers Again?
At a time when a sense of despondency engulfs the Palestinian cause, Riyadh’s decision to send an official envoy to…
Quenching Afghanistan’s Thirst
The Taliban try to turn into reality an ambitious plan to take the waters of the Amu Darya to their…
Dragon Spreading Its Wings!
As China strengthens its hold in Indo-China, regional players like Vietnam will be encircled. It is not good news for…
Having Second Thoughts?
Italy’s pivot away from BRI reflects growing disenchantment in Europe from Chinese enterprises.
Jeddah Talks: Chinese Chequers?
Despite the repeated efforts of the international community, the intractable conflict in Ukraine stands no closer to a ceasefire.
Kremlin Taking Over Western Africa?
As 'democratically' elected regimes are ousted by their militaries and cheered on by disillusioned masses, the West finds its hold…
Francophone Africa: Democracy in Retreat
A spate of military coups has all but unravelled the last vestiges of democracy in Francophone Africa. Can the tide…
Democracy Cambodian Style
While Hun Sen’s party’s victory surprised no one, the continuance of the regime could have significant regional implications.