Türkiye’s Defense Industry Emerges as a Global Player
Cost-effective platforms like the Bayraktar TB2 drone have helped transform Türkiye’s defense industry into a major player in global arms markets, particularly in the Gulf and Africa.
The Geopolitics of China’s Military Base in Tajikistan
China’s military base in Tajikistan continues to expand alongside Beijing’s widening interests in Central Asia.
The Geopolitics of Cambodia’s Funan Techo Canal
The China-funded Funan Techo Canal project represents a critical juncture in Cambodia's development and geopolitical strategy, but the project is not without its drawbacks.
A Crackdown in the Making? Costa Rica Gang Violence
Costa Rica is faced with a growing security crisis, and how it ultimately responds to the gang violence will be a crucial test for one of the strongest democracies in Central America.
Backgrounder: Student Protests in Bangladesh
While student protests in Bangladesh have managed to partially achieve their initial goal of eroding the post-independence job quota system, the movement’s wider political objectives of regime change will likely remain out-of-reach.
Geopolitics and Protectionism Inflate Uranium Prices
Uranium prices are testing decade highs as the geopolitical upheaval of the Ukraine war and protectionism in major producers squeezes global supply.
Takeaways from China’s Third Plenum
Examining the three distinct themes that emerged from China’s recent Third Plenum policy meeting: technological self-sufficiency, economic and national security, and agrarian land reform.
Critical Minerals: Supply Eases as US, Canada Secure Supply Lines
A concerted effort by Canada, the United States, and other Western allies is helping to secure the supply of critical minerals and easing price pressures in the process.
Russia-North Korea Relations: A Deepening Strategic Alliance
The latest deepening in Russia-North Korea relations has the potential to reshuffle the security framework in the Asia-Pacific region.
The Impact of New Russian Sanctions on Metals Markets
The effects felt in the metals market across the next few months will likely prompt Western governments to provide funding and political backing for domestic mining projects.
