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Can Iran force Europe to defy US sanctions?
Iran has announced that it will enrich uranium beyond the limits mandated by the JCPOA (Iran deal). The announcement is an attempt to force the EU to deepen its efforts to alleviate the impact of biting US sanctions.
An Indian Space Odyssey: Security and Economy
Several ISRO initiatives concerning the Indian space programme have been conducted. These reflect India’s growing wealth and technological capability.
Australia-Japan alliance: A blueprint for something bigger?
Is the strengthening of bonds between Japan and Australia merely an attempt to balance China, or is it a sign of a more promising future?
The Shifting Threat Matrix in West Africa
In recent years, West Africa has been considered a relative oasis of stability in sub-Saharan Africa. However, the region faces a multitude of threats that could spell a new era of insecurity.
Ethiopia’s critical juncture: Ethnic tensions and liberal transition
After a failed coup in June, ethnic violence and repression are on the rise in Ethiopia.
What does the future hold for Netanyahu?
This article will outline the problems faced by Netanyahu and assess his chances of surviving as Prime Minister in the next elections.
Tariffs bite in North Kosovo, but how badly?
On 21st November 2018 Kosovo imposed 100% tariffs on goods from Serbia. On 1st July 2019, businesses in the Serb-dominated north Kosovo shut their doors and protested against the policy.
Kosovo PM resigns after Specialist Chambers summons
Kosovo’s Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj resigned on 19 July, after the Specialist Chambers called him for questioning. The Chambers deal with cases of war crimes, crimes against humanity and other crimes committed during and after the 1990s conflict in Kosovo.
India and Regional Trade in the Indo-Pacific
There are growing concerns over whether India will accept zero tariffs on the majority of imported goods from China. RCEP negotiations illuminate the crossover between politics and economics in the Indo-Pacific.
The Sahel Uncertainty: Climate change and Insurgency
The Sahel is increasingly affected by underdevelopment, endemic poverty, criminality, and insurgency. Climate change has recently extrapolated these problems by making essential resources scarce.
