Writers
Christmas Peace Deal to End the Brexit “War”?
Britain’s services industry might not agree with the early declarations of victory that followed the new Brexit deal.
UK Sounds Alarm over New COVID-19 Variant
A new COVID-19 variant in the UK is ushering in a new – and potentially longer – wave of lockdowns across Europe.
Will China’s COVID-19 Vaccine Gamble Pay Off?
In China, a COVID-19 vaccine is as much a matter of public diplomacy as it is public health.
Muslim Backlash Takes Toll on France-Pakistan Relations
It’s not only France-Turkey relations that are reeling from President Macron’s Islam spat.
Pompeo-Modi Meeting Latest Example of India’s Pivot toward Washington
Narendra Modi and Mike Pompeo seem to believe it’s time to end the outdated concept of a non-aligned India and bring the country firmly into the US fold.
Rise of the Quad in the Indo-Pacific?
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is in Asia rallying support for the Quad, with mixed results.
Japan: New Leader, Old Geopolitics
Japan’s new leader can expect to face ongoing hostility in East Asia and a warm welcome from India.
Hong Kong Security Law Ringing Alarm Bells in UK, Canada, and Australia
In rhetoric, and increasingly in the realm of defense spending as well, Western countries are preparing for a more adversarial relationship with China.
Race for a COVID-19 Vaccine Intensifies
Various teams are sprinting toward the finish line of a working vaccine, and to the winner could go the geopolitical spoils.