DIPLOMACY, ALLIANCES & TREATIES
STRATEGIC TRAJECTORIES | Strategic Realities in the Post-Iran-Deal World
The tentative Iran “nuclear” deal does not stop Iran gaining nuclear weapons. But it does have unintended consequences of global significance.
SECURITY, UNREST & WAR
Libya: Key to the Caliphate Thrust Against Egypt, the Maghreb States, and Africa
SOVEREIGNTY
Yemen’s Crisis Takes on a New Strategic Dimension
STRATEGY & INTELLIGENCE
Sic Transit Gloria: Sunset, Sunrise on the Suez Canal
Egypt has already made its move away from the United States, although many in Washington do not seem to even understand that the seismic shift has been made. Egypt is reviving economically and strategically, and promises to transform the Suez-Red Sea strategic maritime environment.
STRATEGY & INTELLIGENCE
STRATEGIC TRAJECTORIES | A Strategic Link Now Possible Between Egypt and Ethiopia
Egyptian concern over the flow of Nile waters now focuses not on Ethiopia but on Sudan.
STRATEGY & INTELLIGENCE
In the Middle East, Much Hangs on Which Way Iran Could Evolve
SOVEREIGNTY
STRATEGIC TRAJECTORIES | Djibouti Reunion With Ethiopia: Global Impact
SECURITY, UNREST & WAR
The Paris Jihad, Ready or Not, Has Begun, and Will Widen
STRATEGY & INTELLIGENCE
2015: The Year of Opportunity and Danger
ECONOMICS & BUSINESS
EN CLAIR | Egypt Strengthens Its Alliances, Economy, and Opposition to Extremism
CULTURE, PSYCHOLOGY & MEDIA
EN CLAIR | Qatar Changes its Public Relations, not its Strategies
ASIA
The US and the Northern Tier: Iran Ascendant?
US Pres. Barack Obama’s removal of Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and the failure thus far on talks with Iran seem likely to compound US strategic challenges in the coming two years. What is significant is that the issue is not really about nuclear weapons; it is about Iran’s strategic growth.