A Political Earthquake in Thailand and What Comes Next for Thai Foreign PolicyOn May 14th, Thailand held general elections. The results were a shock to the Thai political system. Since a 2014...
Why Saudi Arabia Bought the Entire Sport of Professional GolfOn June 7th, the Professional Golf Association announced a merger with a Saudi backed rival golf legue know as LIV...
Did Russia Sabotage a Dam to Thwart a Ukrainian Counteroffensive?In the early hours of Tuesday, June 6th a major dam on the Dnipro river in Russian occupied Ukraine suffered...
The Ban on Chemical Weapons Hits a Diplomatic SnagYou could be forgiven for not knowing much about a recently concluded major international conference dedicated to the elimination of...
Ecuador is in the Midst of a Political CrisisOn Wednesday May 17th, Ecuador’s President Guillermo Lasso invoked a constitutional provision known as muerte cruzada, or “mutual death.” The...
What a US Debt Default Would Mean for the Developing WorldUnless the United States Congress raises the so-called “Debt Ceiling,” the US Treasury will run out of money and may...
How Small States Can Influence World PoliticsThe study and analysis of Great Power Competition is all the vogue in international relations and foreign policy circles. And...
What Would Happen if China Invades Taiwan?The year is 2026, and China has just launched an invasion of Taiwan. What happens next was the subject of...
How Ukraine Should Respond to a Russian Ceasefire ProposalUkraine is widely expected to soon launch a counter-offensive to reclaim territory captured by Russia. And if Ukraine is successful...