Tag "military"
Sweden’s air-defense system is due for a major upgrade
Sweden’s outdated air-defense system spurs fierce competition over a billion-dollar contract, signaling growing security concerns.
Is the referendum on Kurdish independence a spark in a powder keg?
GRI Debate: Will the independence referendum in Kurdistan further destabilize Iraq and the region? Kurdish authorities announced on Wednesday that Iraqi Kurds overwhelmingly voted in favour of a split from Iraq,
Vietnam and the Philippines dive back into contested waters
Both Vietnam and the Philippines restarted drilling and exploring for oil in contested waters in the South China Sea – risking the ire of China.
The path to future trade relations between the United States and Cuba
In late 2014, President Obama reopened diplomatic relations with Cuba after more than a fifty year freeze and authorized a broader array of travel and business activities with the island.
Under the Radar: 2017 is a make or break moment for Lesotho
The murder of the ex-wife of incoming Prime Minister Thomas Thabane underscores Lesotho’s instability and the tensions between political rivals and military.
India’s demonetization shock pushes Nepal closer to China
Frustrated by India’s failure to help address the fallout of New Delhi’s rupee demonetization, Nepal is turning to China for economic and security matters.
Under the Radar: Tourism in Sri Lanka at risk from military
Sri Lanka’s military is running tourism ventures and more, threatening local and foreign businesses, as its influence grows amid declining accountability.
Can Armenia’s new defence minister reset the country’s course?
On 3 October 2016, the Armenian President, Serzh Sargsyan, implemented a number of changes in a cabinet reshuffle, which saw the appointment of a new defence minister, Vigen Sargsyan. Discussions
Myanmar’s first freely elected parliament gets under way
Myanmar’s first freely elected parliament held its opening session on Monday. This significant step on Myanmar’s road to democracy will send a positive sign to investors looking for stable business
Will U.S spying hurt ties with Israel?
Will the recent leaks of the Anarchist surveillance program cause further stress for already tense relations between Washington and Israel? On Friday, January 29th, the online journal The Intercept and
