Environment
DRC Joins the East African Community
The DRC’s ascension to the East African Community (EAC) is a win-win proposition, but only if intra-regional tensions are kept in check.
The Evolution of Russia’s Ukraine Strategy
The ongoing Ukraine War is the most recent phase of a gradual escalation that dates back to the 2004 Orange Revolution.
Environmental Volunteerism on the Rise in Vietnam
Environmental volunteerism is taking center stage in Vietnam in the lead-up to World Environment Day.
Southern Thailand Peace Talks: Why They Matter and What’s Next
The Ramadan Truce is a silver lining in the decades-long armed conflict, but can permanent peace be achieved?
Food Protests Erupt in Iran
Drought, global markets, and fiscal pressures are giving rise to a cost-of-living crisis in Iran, and it’s a risk that’s becoming increasingly common throughout the developing world as the Ukraine war drags on.
Ukraine War: A Reshuffling of the Global Monetary Order?
The unprecedented weaponization of global financial circuits in the wake of the Ukraine war could end up backfiring by jeopardizing the US dollar’s enduring position as global reserve currency.
UNCLOS Ratification Issue Looms over US-ASEAN Summit
What better way for the U.S. to bolster a ‘rules-based international order’ than to join with the 162 other countries that have adopted the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)?
Climate Risks Abound for US Chemical Industry
Proactive preventative measures are needed to help the US chemical industry adapt to the risks posed by climate change.
Challenges for India’s G20 Presidency in 2023
New Delhi will likely shift to seek the narrative away from the Ukraine War and toward more pressing development issues in the Global South.
Can Canadian Natural Gas Improve the European Union’s Energy Security?
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has prompted the EU to rethink its reliance on Russia for natural gas. If Canada is to be a viable alternative, it must deliver sizeable volumes of natural gas in a timely manner.