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.
Politics
Civil Society Under Assault: Security, Counter-Terrorism, and Hungary’s Crackdown on NGOs
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?
Cholera Epidemic Adds to Human Toll in Yemen Civil War
Rene Zou
A widening cholera epidemic is just the latest disaster to befall the long-suffering people of Yemen.
Fading Daesh, Rising Al Qaeda?
Marcela Ganea
A resurgence of Al-Qaeda in the MENA region is one of the many topics discussed at a recent international conference in Bucharest.
Central Asia Aid Vital to US Counterterrorism Efforts
Daniel Urchick
On Central Asia, President Trump should listen to the words of Defense Secretary Mattis: “If you don’t fund the State Department fully, then I need to buy more ammunition.”
The China-India Standoff over the Doklam Plateau
Dr. Rupakjyoti Borah
Exploring the factors that led to the current Doklam plateau stand-off, and how these two Asian behemoths can resolve it.
Violence Looms over Venezuela Constitution Fight
Geopolitical Monitor
The situation in Venezuela is about to go from bad to worse.
Why is Africa Silent about Jospeh Kabila?
Malik Ibrahim
The African Union is letting Joseph Kabila get away with flouting the DRC’s constitution.
ICBM Test to Reshuffle the Geopolitical Deck in East Asia?
Geopolitical Monitor
North Korea’s recent ICBM launch threatens to bring some uncomfortable truths to light.
South Korea: Here Comes the ‘Moonshine’ Policy
Rene Zou
New South Korea President Moon Jae-in is seeking to resurrect the Sunshine Policy of the 2000s. But is it fit for purpose in the current geopolitical context?
