Security
France and the Euro 2016 security conundrum
As the Euro 2016 football championship nears, France continues to face an elevated terrorist threat and ongoing social unrest. Major security measures are in place to secure the sporting event; however, several risks continue to loom over the event.
Ambiguity plagues the Shangri-La Dialogue
The South China Sea was prominent at the just-concluded U.S.-China dialogue. Ambiguity from both sides, however, will prolong tensions further.
Strategic implications of President Obama’s trip to Vietnam
President Obama’s Vietnam visit will increase economic and security cooperation.
NATO steps up pressure along Russia borders
NATO recent exercises in Moldova and Georgia are part of a wider strategy aimed at increasing military pressure on Moscow in Eastern Europe and the Caucasus.
Kenya: What IEBC violence means for investors
The violence accompanying opposition-led protests against Kenya’s electoral commission may undermine the country’s economic prospects and damage its already-shaky business environment.
The wider ramifications of the EgyptAir crash
The crash of EgyptAir flight 804 underscores the elevated risks faced by the Egyptian tourist sector. It also highlights the heightened security concerns over potential terrorist attacks in European airports.
Nagorno-Karabakh: New threats, old solutions
Azerbaijani authorities may try to exploit the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict to improve the country’s domestic and international situation.
The Sykes-Picot agreement and its lasting implications
In 1916, France and the United Kingdom agreed to a partition of areas of influence in the Middle East. The Sykes-Picot continues to have far reaching implications a hundred years later.
Swedish NATO membership may jeopardize Arctic opportunities
An increased Russian military activity in the Baltic Sea is fueling a debate about Swedish NATO membership. However, if this occurred, potential Russo-Swedish cooperation and investment in the Arctic would be negatively impacted.
Could Iran be the key to disarming North Korea?
Iran and South Korea have unveiled a new series of agreements to expand cooperation on energy, trade, and infrastructure development. While the prospect for increasing future economic relations is a
