Iran and Russia Lock Horns in the South Caucasus
Emil Avdaliani
How will Russia respond to Iranian attempts at making economic and diplomatic inroads into the South Caucasus?
Economy
Iran and Russia Lock Horns in the South Caucasus
Civil Society Under Assault: Security, Counter-Terrorism, and Hungary’s Crackdown on NGOs
Scott N. Romaniuk
For a microcosm for how civil society is threatened throughout the world, look no further than Hungary.
China Making Inroads into Central Asia
Emil Avdaliani
China’s One Belt One Road is making great strides economically in Central Asia. Is improved security cooperation next?
France’s Total Inks a Major Oil Deal with Iran
Rene Zou
Total’s $5 billion deal to develop Iran’s South Pars field will make it even harder for the Trump administration to reopen the file on the Iran nuclear deal.
Global Forecast (06-29-17)
Geopolitical Monitor
Venezuela’s political crisis lurches toward violence, another prominent Brazilian politician gets Car Washed, and a wealth of geopolitical subtexts at the upcoming G20 summit.
Libyan Exports Rain on OPEC’s Parade
Todd Royal
New production from Libya is threatening OPEC attempts to support global oil prices.
Shinzo Abe’s Hour of Reckoning Nears
Dr. Rupakjyoti Borah
East Asian states look on warily as Japan’s prime minister signals a willingness to go forward with constitutional reform.
A Bad Bet: Theresa May Limps into Brexit Negotiations
Rene Zou
Theresa May still gets to negotiate Brexit, but it won’t be the one she wanted.
Adapt (Properly) or Perish: Emerging Markets in the Decade Ahead
Yakir Pimentel
Emerging markets face a series of challenges and opportunities in the decade ahead. Will they thrive in uncertain times?
Belt and Road in Kids’ Song: An Innovation in Propaganda?
Benson Zhao
Beijing’s outward-looking propaganda efforts should focus less on style and more on substance.
