The United States is summoning a great power competition where it faces an increasingly resolute Russian and Chinese coalition.
As the West Shifts Away From Fossil Fuels, MENA Pays the Price
As a region of interest for the United States for economic and national-defense reasons, not assisting MENA in reducing its reliance on fossil fuels is dangerous.
The “Octopus Doctrine”: How Israel Is Making U.S.-Iran Nuclear Negotiations More Difficult
Israel's operations against Iran have only increased Iranian motivation to acquire nuclear weapons and take revenge on both Israel and the United States, making successful negotiations impossible.
The Metal of the Gods: Is Thorium Energy the Future of India?
A significant cap on carbon emissions without the risk of relying on an undependable energy source would be a literal lifesaver for India. India’s overall carbon emissions nearly doubled from 2005 to 2016, negatively affecting two enormous national industries that directly impact the health of the Earth: agriculture and fishing. For them and six of the world's wealthiest nations, the answer is simple: Thorium Oxide.
The United States’ Counter-Productive Foreign Policy in Ukraine
The United States needs a strategic reevaluation of its Russia policy. Russia is wrong to engage in war aggression against Ukraine. Still, the United States and Russia’s interests do not conflict. Ukraine is an issue between the European Union and Russia.
UK, EU Should Be Careful With Northern Ireland
When the EU threatens trade wars and the UK disregards international agreements, it ignores Northern Ireland’s unique situation and treats it as just another bargaining chip in the Brexit negotiation process.
America Should Counter China with Multilateralism
China has gradually isolated itself in the Asia-Pacific through its belligerent wolf warrior diplomacy and maritime ambitions.
NATO is Not a Good Model for the Indo-Pacific
Southeast Asia wants to manage China’s growth, not be pressured into a situation where it must choose sides.
For European Unity, It’s “Use It or Lose It”
The EU is closer than ever and could finally accomplish important reforms. However, this moment is finite and precarious.
Death, Dictators and Diplomacy: Russia’s Rise in Africa
Regardless of how the war in Ukraine impacts Russia’s influence in other corners of the world, one thing is clear: its stock in Africa is still on the rise.
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