Return of Neo – Ottamanism
Turkey is emerging as the leader of a new Middle East bloc with support from Russia and Iran. The Ottoman…
China appeases US trade concerns
China is to implement a new Foreign Investment Law in 2020, seeking to assuage US concerns over technology and intellectual…
Preparations for EU-China Summit Begins
The European Commission will present a series of action points to stop unfair trade practices by China ahead of a…
ISIL on the brink, challenges await in Syria
ISIL’s few remaining enclaves are primed to be run over. However, the defeat of ISIL brings with it a number…
UN envoy raises concerns over Bangladesh’s Rohingya relocation plans
Bangladesh's planned relocation of 23,000 Rohingya from Cox's Bazar imperils their lives. The proposed relocation site sits in a geographically…
US to become largest oil exporter
The US could overtake Russia and Saudi Arabia as the world’s top oil exporter by 2024, the International Energy Agency…
Afghanistan’s Peace Progress
As ongoing direct talks between the United States and the Taliban further open the door for peace in Afghanistan, the…
Finland’s government resigns
The coalition government in Finland resigned because it could not deliver on a healthcare reform package that is widely seen…
WTO and WHO seek to ensure food security
Food security threatens the lives of millions around the world, especially those in underprivileged countries. Organizations such as the WTO…
ISIS in Philippines
The threat of Islamic State is mounting in the Philippines along with the growing momentum among local pro-Islamic State militant…