STRATEGY & INTELLIGENCE
STRATEGY & INTELLIGENCE
The RedMed: All Change, Again, on the Red Sea
The People’s Republic of China begins its Djibouti troop deployment as base construction accelerates; meanwhile, Djibouti builds on its rapprochement with Riyadh.
SECURITY, UNREST & WAR
Controlling Crisis in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea
Does “peacekeeping”, as it is presently construed by the United Nations concept, really provide long-term resolution of the problems which caused the conflicts? What are our objectives? Have we even defined them?
STRATEGY & INTELLIGENCE
RedMed: The Global Nexus at the Suez, Red Sea, and Horn of Africa
Why the RedMed Region is Becoming Increasingly Central to the Emerging Global Strategic Framework
STRATEGY & INTELLIGENCE
The Red Sea and Indian Ocean: Fishing in Troubled Waters
Djibouti takes center stage as Horn, Arabian Peninsula, and the muddied waters of the Red Sea come “into play”. Just as the Suez Canal doubles its capacity, Iran enjoys new freedom of operations, and Beijing begins consolidating its reach into strategic bases in the region.
DIPLOMACY, ALLIANCES & TREATIES
Obama’s Africa Turn
After his successful achievement of an accord with Iran, US Pres. Barack Obama belatedly starts moves to regain African ground from the PRC. Is it too little, too late?
STRATEGY & INTELLIGENCE
CURRENT ESTIMATE | The PRC, with its Djibouti Move, Commits Globally
PERSONNEL
Key Transitions - 04/2015
SECURITY, UNREST & WAR
Libya: Key to the Caliphate Thrust Against Egypt, the Maghreb States, and Africa
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.
SOVEREIGNTY
Sudan’s Hidden Agenda Toward South Sudan
Khartoum’s real agenda is emerging as Khartoum plays the rôle of mediator between South Sudan Pres. Salva Kiir and insurgent leader Riek Machar. Whatever happens, Sudan is determined to end the days of an independent South Sudan.
STRATEGY & INTELLIGENCE