Monthly Archives: December 2015
Russia: the unsustainable Enigma
Russian activities in Ukraine and Syria not only raise questions about Russia’s intentions in these conflict zones, but also about the country’s ability to sustain these interventions. Already suffering from the effects of economic sanctions, low oil prices, diplomatic isolation … Continue reading
East Asian maritime tensions
One of the most contentious issues in SE Asia these past few years has been China’s island building projects in one of the region’s biggest flashpoints – the South China Sea, most of which Beijing claims as its own. Its … Continue reading
A quick talk with Joel Wing @ MusingsOnIraq
What are Sunni – Shia relations in the country like today? Relations between the sects in Iraq are complicated as ever. The Sunni community has suffered from deep divisions ever since the 2003 U.S. invasion. The Sunni provincial politicians are … Continue reading
2050: Urbanization, Conflict and the Great Powers
According to the Economist, by 2030 the globes three largest economies will be the United States, India and China. Furthermore, by 2050, China and India will each be larger than the next five largest economies combined – Indonesia, Germany, Japan, Brazil … Continue reading