How the Religious Right Shapes American Politics
As mainstream media outlets covered how Trump was embracing evangelical politics, here is historical context to these developments
Sovereign Wealth Funds: Investment Vehicles or Political Operators?
How do Putin, Trump, Blackwater and the UAE Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed come together?
China Building in Africa: Strain is Coming
The superpower's aggressive and audacious plans for construction, or colonisation, in Africa poses a unique threat
Russia Now Spends How Much On Its Military?
Now back amongst the top of the spending rankings, Russia is showing no signs of slowing its military growth
How Anti-Globalisation Became a Right Wing Issue
A concern that used be borne by the left is now the rallying cry of the right wing. Where will it go next?
Is the West Entering Another Cold War with Russia?
The crisis over alleged Russian involvement in a murder attempt on a spy and his daughter in the UK has been called an extension of the Cold War. But that war was about ideology; this crisis isn't.
North Korea Understands It Can’t Start a War
Fixating on Kim’s weapons of mass destruction helps nobody – and least of all everyday North Koreans.
What the ECHO Awards Controversy is About
With fame comes a certain responsibility
Why Trump Can’t Just Take Out Assad
History suggests it would be a big mistake.
Sinclair’s Scripted TV Segments are a Huge Threat
It’s worth looking at how local news stations have traditionally operated.
Efforts are Failing to Empower People in the Arab World
Decentralization in the Middle East and North Africa is supposed to lead to greater public representation in municipal politics. In fact, it is largely strengthening authoritarianism.
