Angela PashayanDec 21, 20214 minWorld Poverty - Why it Matters“Tens of thousands of Malians have taken to the streets in recent months, in protests fueled by pervasive corruption, extreme poverty,...
Sophia KyrouJul 5, 20214 minRecent Conflict in Israel Illuminates Burgeoning Iran-Turkey-Qatar AxisThe international media has trained virtually non-stop attention on the cyclical violence between Israel and Hamas over the past two...
Sophia KyrouMar 2, 20213 minIsrael: A Situation ReportAs Israel approaches its upcoming national elections on 23 March, the country’s international relationships and domestic affairs are at a...
Angela PashayanFeb 28, 20213 minYemen (for Dummies)One of the roles of a geopolitical writer is to simplify complex political issues so that stakeholders can make good decisions about...
Angela PashayanFeb 12, 20213 minRussia + China ÷ Ethiopia = ? - Political Advantage in the EastRussia and Ethiopia have a long history of diplomatic relations. In 1898, the two countries began cooperative relations, interrupted by...
Sophia KyrouFeb 11, 20213 minAl-Shabaab Terror Spree: Global Jihadism Takes Root in AfricaA string of attacks by Somali-based jihadi group Al-Shabaab over the past two months raise concerns about increasing instability in East...
Angela PashayanJan 21, 20213 minIs Trump Likely to Move to the Middle East (and Cause a Shift in the Balance of Power)?On January 20th, the White House welcomed new residents, The Biden’s and their staff. Former President Trump retreated to his Mar-a-Lago...
Sophia KyrouJan 5, 20214 minWhy a US Troop Drawdown in Iraq is Not as Simple as it SeemsPresident-elect Joe Biden has announced plans to scale down the U.S. military presence in Iraq through a continuing drawdown of American...
Angela PashayanDec 30, 20203 minThe UAE is Indirectly Teaching Women to be IndependentOn December 22, 2020, the UAE signed Decree-Law, No.5. It amends Law No.28 of 2005 that provided family law provisions regarding matters...
Sophia KyrouOct 22, 20203 minWhy a China-Saudi Deal Could Trigger a Mideast Arms RaceOn 4 August of this year, The Wall Street Journal published its discovery that Saudi Arabia had built a nuclear energy facility with the...
Angela PashayanSep 15, 20202 minFather Abraham: Unorthodox Foreign Policy - The Abraham AccordsOn August 13th, 2020, a historic peace treaty was signed between the UAE and Israel. The two countries agreed to resume peaceful...
Jaxon Williams-BellamySep 14, 20205 minThe Crisis in the Eastern Med is More than Just About Gas and Water. A Lot MoreThe current spout of rising tensions in the eastern Mediterranean Sea is rapidly becoming one of the most complex and dangerous...