Understanding Libya’s Relentless Destabilization
Libya’s competing domestic actors are being exploited by foreign powers seeking to downplay their role in the fragile country.
Will Japan and Russia Tensions Over Contested Pacific Islands Spill Over Into War?
The draft Bluebook leak has startling changes and has reportedly used strong language against Russia.
Why Biden Can’t Woo the Middle East
Since the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan last August and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February, the White House has been desperate to showcase U.S. strength on the world stage. But the Biden administration has struggled to rally traditional Middle Eastern allies against Russia, raising questions over U.S. influence in the region.
Can Iran and the U.S. Breathe Life Back Into Nuclear Deal?
Tehran knows the United States may be just a presidential election away from reneging on the deal, so U.S. stakes are temporary.
Morocco Drives a War in Western Sahara for Its Phosphates
Far from peace, the Abraham Accords are going to accelerate a return to war in this part of Africa.
Why the Discovery of Natural Gas in Mozambique Has Produced Tragedies, Not Economic Promise
The rise of the al-Shabaab insurgency in the Cabo Delgado province and the ‘hidden debt’ scandal are both linked to discovery of natural gas in Mozambique, a development that has far from benefited the people.