Opinion
US Diplomatic Perseverance and the Survival of the Two-State Imperative
Washington still holds all the cards for finding a lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Does Afghanistan Present a New Opportunity for the Quad?
If the Quad wants to operationalize its multilateralism in a way that doesn’t directly antagonize China, then Afghanistan would be a good place to start.
Why Mexican Cyber-Cartels Threaten U.S. National Security
Mexican cartels are taking a page from Silicon Valley in their efforts to disrupt conventional law enforcement techniques using emerging tech like ransomware and cryptocurrencies.
No Time Like the Present: Indonesia’s Renewable Energy Transition
Indonesia’s natural endowments give it an edge in transitioning to renewable energy, but time is of the essence for the government to deploy a comprehensive strategy.
The Tale of Tokyo Olympics: Prestige or Health?
The organizers of the Tokyo Games are faced with unprecedented challenges. Will their efforts be worth it in the end?
US-China Rivalry a Foreign Policy Headache for Bangladesh
Despite courting from Beijing and Washington, Bangladesh is unlikely to deviate from its longstanding commitment to non-alignment.
Hungary: Authoritarianism by Another Name?
What Prime Minister Viktor Orbán terms ‘illiberal democracy’ is starting to look a lot like blatant authoritarianism.
COVID-19: The Deglobalization Amplifier
COVID-19 didn’t start the recent deglobalization trend, but it’s certainly contributing to it.
Making Pakistan’s Geo-economic Dreams a Reality
Pakistan has long inhabited a highly strategic space in Asia. It’s time to start leveraging that advantage for the nation’s development.
Why is the EU Breaking Its Own Treatise by Attacking a Small Pacific Island for not ‘Playing Fair’?
The unequal matchup between a bureaucratic behemoth and Vanuatu reveals more about history and geopolitics than it does about financial irregularities.