Tag "US"
The assassination of Mullah Akhtar Mansour raises questions about legality and security
After Mullah Akhtar Mansour’s assassination, attention has been turned to the instability and lack of security on the border Pakistan and Afghanistan.
US-Senegal defence cooperation: A new direction for the US?
With the defence cooperation deal signed by the US and Senegal last week, the US is increasing its military foothold in Africa.
Looking ahead on the soaring U.S. defense industry
The U.S. defense industry is performing notably well in 2016, exceeding both the historical trend of the past five years and already upbeat forecasts.
Syrian conflict headed in dangerous new direction
A number of factors suggest that the Syrian conflict is heading into a dangerous new direction for the West and the opposition forces.
Haiti’s electoral imbroglio: once again, no vote
Haiti’s presidential and legislative run-off elections were postponed for a fourth time, and the provisional government currently in place will last longer than the original 120 days accorded on 5
The implications of Sino-US trade tensions
Hostility is building up between the US and China over trade policy, particularly with regards to Chinese steel exports.
9/11 bill increases tensions between US and Saudi Arabia
The escalation in tensions between the United States (US) and Saudi Arabia have played out in a tangible way this past week.
Economic risk associated with new Russian National Guard
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent creation of a new National Guard reflects the administration’s concerns with multiple potential internal security threats. These threats are magnified by Russia’s continued economic downturn
Iran’s re-entry into the global economy: An interview with Chris Parker
Chris Parker, MBE, is the CEO of Iran Business Hub, a London-registered, international, British and Iranian partnership that specializes in large corporate entry into Iran. The Iran Business Hub provides
Nursultan Nazarbayev: bettering business in a rough economy
A GRI Power Brokers feature on President Nursultan Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan shows great promise in its positive economic impact, in large part due to the leadership and strategy of
