Opinion
Freedom and Fair Justice for Moldova’s Imprisoned Anti-Corruption Prosecutor
The political persecution of Moldova’s Anti-Corruption Prosecutor stands as President Sandu’s first big test in office.
The Dawn of a New 30 Years’ Crisis
The Trump era will have lasting repercussions for US power and the structure of the global system.
Trump Unveils a New Strategic Framework for the Indo-Pacific
But was it really secret before its sudden declassification?
Winners and Losers as the Afghan Peace Process Enters its Endgame
The ‘new normal’ will be forged by Afghan actors, but the stakes remain high for foreign stakeholders like China, the United States, India, and Pakistan.
Why Consociationalism is Not Helping in Post-Conflict Settings
Many of consociationalism’s benefits are short-lived, and come at the cost of increased corruption and deadlocked politics.
A New EU Deal for the Balkans: Time to Remake the Anteroom
The EU should stop taking its influence in the Western Balkans for granted and re-commit to economic engagement with the region.
The Limits of Military Intelligence in the Sahel
In the absence of a multilateral approach targeting transnational factors destabilizing the Sahel, even the best military intelligence won’t be enough to stem the tide of extremism.
North Korea’s Nuclear Coercion as Diplomatic Statecraft
Calls in the United States to reassess strategic patience reflect major advances in North Korea’s nuclear diplomacy.
Unearthing the Secret to COVID-19 Successes in New Zealand and Taiwan
These two island democracies share several features that allowed them to weather the COVID-19 storm better than their peers.
China’s Foreign Policy Adrift upon Rivers of Sand
To understand China’s foreign policy toward India and bordering ASEAN countries, one must understand its national water crisis.