Background: Times are tough in the European Union. The pandemic and subsequent lockdown caused an economic downturn, and then its vaccination plan was bungled because of missed delivery dates. Since March, several EU members have had a shortage of bonds that were supposed to be used as collateral for loans. Debt is becoming a major […]
Background: Southeast Asia is the fulcrum of U.S. strategy in the Indo-Pacific and the great impediment to Chinese strategic imperatives both in the region...
Background: For the United States, the Caribbean Basin plays a critical role in securing maritime access that serves its commercial and defense purposes. Though...
Background: Given that Turkey and Russia are historical rivals, Ankara has an interest in expanding its reach in regions historically considered part of Russia’s...
Background: The relationship between Arab Israelis and other Israelis has been a contentious issue since the founding of the state of Israel in 1948....
Background: North Korea’s missile development and nuclear program and its relationship with China keep the U.S. on guard on the Korean Peninsula. By positioning...
Background: The United States’ balancing strategy in the Middle East hinges on partnerships with key states like Israel. Another important U.S. partner is Jordan,...
Background: Russia’s economy relies on oil and gas: Its largest oil and gas companies are also its largest taxpayers, and revenues from energy exports...
Background: The relationship in Latin America between militaries and governments is complicated to say the least, considering the history of dictatorships. In most of...
Background: Lebanon regularly faces political and economic crises. Its position along the Eastern Mediterranean and the fact that Iran-backed Hezbollah has substantial political and...
Background: The Caucasus is one of the most unstable regions on the borders of Russia. Consequently, any exercises or military movements in the region...
Background: Backed by the United States, the nascent Israeli-Sunni Arab alliance is a potential challenge to Russia’s relevance in the Middle East. Now, the...
The Geopolitics of the American President