Pakistan’s Political Crisis Boils Over in Islamabad
Examining the political, economic, and geopolitical ramifications of the recent occupation of Islamabad’s government district by Imran Khan supporters.
Timeline: Lebanon Civil War
Examining the actors and landmark events of the Lebanon Civil War from 1975-1990.
China Deflation Flashes Warning Sign in World’s Second-Largest Economy
The September economic data has not been kind to China: deflation and export stagnation, generating new calls for the authorities to implement fiscal stimulus measures before price drops become further entrenched.
Three International Water Conflicts to Watch
Trans-border waterways have always been sources of geopolitical tension, and climate change is only making cooperation more difficult. This article examines three international water conflicts to keep an eye on in the coming years.
Azerbaijan: The Next BRICS Member State?
Azerbaijan wants in on the next wave of BRICS expansion, and as a key link in both the INSTC and the Middle Corridor, Baku won’t have to wait long to join the club.
The Party Is Over for China’s Steel Industry
Absent a new infrastructure or construction boom at home, China’s steel industry is projected to contract as the export markets that recently sustained it close their doors.
Drone Swarms: An Asymmetric Game-Changer?
Drone swarms have made the jump from tactical hypothetical to military reality, and warfare will never be the same.
Sudan Civil War: Violence Fears as RSF Completes Takeover of Darfur
The final act in the Rapid Support Forces’ takeover of Darfur could be the bloodiest.
Winners and Losers in the Greenback Rally
A stronger-than-expected US inflation report is giving new impetus to the rallying US dollar. Here are some of the winners and losers.
Hot US Inflation Report Puts Fed Easing Plans in Doubt
Inflation’s upside surprise will postpone interest rate cuts and increase pressure on indebted US consumers.
