SECURITY, UNREST & WAR
SECURITY, UNREST & WAR
Is the Iranian Empire Finally Re-Emerging?
A revived Persian Empire is within Iran’s grasp. The mullahs’ Tehran, which had long resisted the call of traditional Persian geopolitical thinking, now seems to be embracing Persian geopolitics...
SOVEREIGNTY
The Kurdish Referendum: Perpetual Victims
Kurdistan’s saga is far from over, but, for now, US influence has diminished significantly.
SOVEREIGNTY
EARLY WARNING | The Forgotten Do Not Forget
SECURITY, UNREST & WAR
CURRENT ESTIMATE | Ankara and Abuja: Dancing Around Terrorism Issues
ECONOMICS & BUSINESS
ESSENTIAL READING | Indian Ocean Hub
DIPLOMACY, ALLIANCES & TREATIES
EN CLAIR | Iran, Turkey: Keep Allies Close; Keep Rivals Still Closer
CRIME & CORRUPTION
The State of the USA: River of Doubt; Swamp of Despair
It may be that the Washington, DC campaign to isolate, capture, and subdue US Pres. Donald Trump has finally succeeded. If so, what does that mean for the global strategic environment? But does Donald Trump have options to regain control of the situation?
PERSONNEL
Key Transitions and Defense and Intelligence Appointments - 07/2016
DIPLOMACY, ALLIANCES & TREATIES
EN CLAIR | Broader Ramifications of the Arab States’ Rift with Qatar
SECURITY, UNREST & WAR
Is Manama Next, or Is the Tide Turning?
Rising Extremism and the Ever-Present Iranian Influence in Bahrain
SECURITY, UNREST & WAR