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Defense & SecurityHezbollah, Iran, Israel, Lebanon, Syria, United States

Israeli Military on ‘High Alert’ in Anticipation of Iranian Attack

Joshua Ball

The Israeli army is on high alert with defense systems being deployed in anticipation of an Iranian attack.In Washington and in Israel, there is a growing concern that Iran may…

Government & PoliticsNicaragua, United States

Nicaragua protests threaten an authoritarian regime that looked like it might never fall

Kai M. Thaler & Eric Seth Mosinger

After a week of political protest in Nicaragua, at least 38 people – and possibly over 60 – are dead. President Daniel Ortega, whose government once seemed unshakable, has emerged weakened in the face of protesters demanding…

Defense & SecurityEuropean Union, Russia, Ukraine, United States

American and Bulgarian Weapons Shipments Enter Ukraine

Gabriella Gricius

The war in Ukraine enters a new phase with the delivery of U.S. Javelin anti-tank missiles. The recent announcement by the United States of Javelin anti-tank missile system shipments to…

Defense & SecurityFrance, Netherlands, Russia, United Kingdom, United States

Russian Election Interference Campaign Was a Well-Oiled Information Warfare Machine

Joshua Ball

The Russian government developed and implemented a "full-spectrum" disinformation machine to influence the political system in the United States.The attempt to influence the 2016 U.S. election through social media is…

Deterrence & Foreign PolicyIran, Israel, Palestinian Territories, Saudi Arabia, United States

Saudi Arabia Pressured Palestinian Authority to Accept Saudi-backed Israel-Palestine Peace Deal

Joshua Ball

More evidence of closer ties between Israel and Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman reportedly informed Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas that he must support the Israeli-Palestinian peace deal…

Defense & SecurityChina, North Korea, United States

5 Predictions of Major Global Security Threats in 2018

Joshua Ball

Predictions for the Islamic State, the global economy, ongoing tensions with North Korea, climate change, and the fallout from the massive cyber attacks of 2017. Editor's note: This video…

Economics & TradeBrazil, Canada, China, Egypt, France, India, Indonesia, Italy, Mexico, Nigeria, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Vietnam

Emerging Economies Will Hold Increasing Amounts of Global Economic Power by 2050

Joshua Ball

By 2050, economies like Indonesia, Brazil, and Mexico are likely to be bigger than those of the United Kingdom and France. The seven largest emerging market countries could grow, on…

Deterrence & Foreign PolicyChina, Estonia, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Russia, Ukraine, United States

Russian Foreign Policy: Expansionism Feeds Domestic Nationalism

Joshua Ball

Russian foreign policy and domestic politics are inextricably intertwined, which means heightened tensions with the U.S. for foreseeable future. Moscow will attempt to develop stronger economic connections with Tokyo and Seoul…

Government & PoliticsChina, United States

Xi’s Power Consolidation a Signal of an Impending Economic Crisis?

Joshua Ball

China may have domestic security and economic concerns to grapple with this year. The Chinese Communist Party's careful preparation for a change of direction was realized in mid-October during its…

Defense & SecurityChina, Japan, North Korea, Russia, South Korea, United States

Series: Geopolitics & North Korea’s Nuclear Ambitions

Joshua Ball

The risk of conflict on the Korean Peninsula is higher than any time since the end of the Korean War. North Korea’s nuclear program began in the early 1990s, and…

Government & PoliticsChina, European Union, Russia, United States

Geopolitical Trend: Authoritarianism Spreads Around the Globe

Joshua Ball

Authoritarianism is emerging as an attractive alternative to liberal democracy for a growing number of countries worldwide. Authoritarianism is a form of government characterized by strong central power and limited…

EnergyChina, European Union, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, United States

The Unholy Alliance That Explains Why Renewable Energy is Trouncing Nuclear

David Toke

If recent trends continue for another two years, the global share of electricity from renewables excluding hydropower will overtake nuclear for the first time. Even 20 years ago, this nuclear decline would…