Economy
Extremist Violence Still Threatens Global Progress
Great power rivalry will always be with us. Extreme poverty and the violence it germinates do not have to be.
South Sudan, Uganda, and Rwanda under Threat from Expanding DRC Ebola Outbreak
At 680 cases, the current Ebola outbreak in northeast Democratic Republic of Congo is the second-largest in history.
ARIA Reassures Vietnam of Ongoing US FONOPS in South China Sea
The Asia Reassurance Initiative Act (ARIA) is the latest sign of a renaissance in US-Vietnam relations.
FLASH: Beijing Doubles Down on Stimulus
As signs of an economic downturn multiply, the Chinese government is dusting off its old stimulus playbook.
EU-NATO Relations: Beyond Dependency?
The Trump era brings uncertainty over the future of the Atlantic Alliance, but it also brings new opportunities for fruitful EU-NATO cooperation.
Outlook 2019: Key Elections (Asia)
The year ahead will see pivotal electoral contests in Thailand, India, and Afghanistan.
US Debt: Bomb or Overblown?
Ignored by headlines and political debate, the US debt load continues to expand at a staggering rate.
Myanmar’s Peace Process on Life Support
Will the once revered Aung San Suu Kyi be able to resuscitate her country’s stalled peace process?
Outlook 2019: Key Elections (Africa)
The year ahead will see pivotal electoral contests in Nigeria, South Africa, and Algeria.
US-India Relations in 2019: A Closer Partnership?
A variety of shared geopolitical interests will bring New Delhi and Washington closer together in the year to come.