Security
Referendum in Kurdistan: A risky gamble in a volatile region
Nearly 93% of eligible voters in Kurdistan have cast their ballot in favour of independence. Although technically the referendum is non-binding, it does represent a new and potentially dangerous phase
Under the Radar: Doklam standoff highlights India and China’s ‘Great Game’ over Bhutan
There is far more at stake than 34 square kilometers of desolate, windswept rocks. Doklam shows that old habits die hard, and Bhutan is stuck in the middle.
Algeria’s battle against terror
The Islamic State in Algeria has faced a pushback as the local authorities are no strangers to counterterrorism.
Qatar’s maverick foreign policy: can it survive a new Gulf order?
Qatar’s bold response to recent allegations made by Saudi Arabia is sparking controversy in the region, as it now pushes for an independent foreign policy.
A home affairs super ministry: Australia’s new national security framework
Australia’s security apparatus is getting a makeover but when it comes to tackling the threat of terrorism is the UK’s Home Office really the best model?
After Mosul: the terrorist threat in Europe
After its military set backs, the Islamic State will continue to constitute a major terrorist threat in Western Europe in the foreseeable future.
Why can’t Theresa May get it right on counter-terrorism?
Following a string of deadly terrorist attacks, Prime Minister Theresa May is pressed to formulate a coherent counter-terrorist policy aimed at preventing future violent acts while preserving civil liberties.
Next stop, Raqqa: The Islamic State after Mosul
GRI examines three key points to focus on in tracing the evolution of the Islamic State after its loss of the Iraqi city of Mosul.
Sikkim and the Silk Road: Is China making a move on India?
The Belt and Road initiative continues to cause tension between India and China, as China builds closer ties with India’s neighbours on all sides.
Food security: The Gulf Cooperation Council states in dire straits
Heavily reliant on food imports via maritime shipping, the Gulf States are facing an increasing risk: chokepoint risk.
