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Expanding Community Sonia Liang

Frozen Conflicts, Part II of III: Deputy Chief of Mission George Khelashvili discusses South Ossetia, Abkhazia, and Georgia’s NATO Aspirations

In Part II of a three-part series on frozen conflicts in post-Soviet Europe, Sonia Liang sits down with Deputy Chief of Mission George Khelashvili at the Georgian Embassy in Washington to discuss South Ossetia and Abkhazia, and Georgia’s NATO membership aspirations.

Carter Vance Security, Trade and the Economy Southeast Asia

Are Bitcoins for the Mainstream, and Are Governments Ready for Them

Bitcoin and other so-called Crypto-currency have been a hot topic in the world of currency for many years but have stayed in a legal grey zone. Carter Vance examines how a decision by Australian authorities can be forging a new path to legitimize the currency.

Expanding Community Kristyn Byrne

India Joining The Nuclear Suppliers Group: Should Exceptions be Made?

The United States is supporting India’s bid for membership in the Nuclear Suppliers Group event though the state refuses to sign the Non-Proliferation Treaty. Kristyn Byrne explores the political dynamics surrounding India’s possible entrance into this exclusive club.