August 20 marked the end of the mandated term for Somalia’s Transitional Federal Government (TFG), leaving all of the hard won political and security advances made over the past three years at stake should the process stall indefinitely.
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With an Eye to China, Clinton Touts Democracy on Tour of Africa
U.S. Secretary of State Hilary Clinton travelled to nine Sub-Saharan countries during an 11-day tour of Africa, addressing the United States’ goals to ramp up its commitment to economic, security, and development initiatives in the region.
Mining Massacre Exposes South African Fault Lines
Reminiscent of apartheid-era police brutality, the shootings will only serve to drive a wedge between the governing African National Congress (ANC) and the people, as it becomes increasingly out of touch with the needs of the poor.
Winter is Coming: Navigating Arctic Policy
Heat waves, rising temperatures, and retreating ice grab headlines today. However, receding sea ice in the Arctic and a concurrent increase in shipping traffic will intensify attention on the globe’s (still) frigid northern reaches.
Russia: A Global Naval Focus?
There are a number of reasons why the Russian Navy could not develop a global posture, even with access to new overseas facilities.
Couchiching Institute’s Arab Spring Conference: Bringing a Human Approach to the Uprisings in the Middle East
Our Senior Middle East Analyst, Alexander Corbeil describes the highlights of the Couchiching Institute’s Arab Spring conference.
The Struggle for the Sinai: Israel, Egypt and Regional Stability
The August 5th attacks against Egyptian police on the Israeli border highlights the need for the Muslim Brotherhood and Israel to cooperate on securing the restive Sinai area.
Welcome to the Club, Russia!
August 23 will be a big day for Russia, as it will finally become a full-fledged member of the World Trade Organisation, following an 18-year accession period.
Divided We Fall: The Case of ASEAN
What divides ASEAN’s member states is a growing theme that affects everybody: an emerging US-Chinese rivalry for regional influence.
The Regional Implications of Syria’s Refugee Crisis
As the refugees continue to flow across international borders, additional strain is being placed on scarce resources.