What had made this country so attractive to international jet setters is also what has allowed it to become co-opted by a plurality of regional and international forces.
6. Regions
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Failure To Launch?
On May 20th, at its Chicago Summit, NATO announced that the US led, NATO-backed ballistic missile defence (BMD) system in Europe would become fully operational by 2018.
Oil in Uganda: Leave it in the Ground
The discovery of more than two billion barrels of oil could put Uganda on the list of the largest oil exporting countries in Africa. Why is this seemingly good news now a cause for such concern among observers both within and outside the country?
Disconcerting Rift in Sino-US Relations
After establishing agreements to cooperate on a variety of transnational and bilateral challenges, US-China relations improved along with the increase of international meetings and comprehensive talks – until now.
Saudi Arabia: A Cold Front for the Arab Spring
The Arab Spring poses both a threat and an opportunity for the oil rich monarchy in Saudi Arabia.
Damascus Bombing: Government ‘False Flag’ or al-Qaeda Infiltration?
It has become apparent that a radical jihadist element is now operating in the security vacuum created by the Syrian uprising—but is it to blame for last week’s bombing in Damascus, and is it working alone?
Is NATO Passing the Buck? An Overdue Investigation
Human rights groups are holding NATO accountable for 72 reported civilian casualties in Libya and have urged for an investigation into the causes of the deaths.
A Turkish Approach to Somalia
While several Western states have increased aid to Somalia and convened conferences to address its myriad problems, Ankara has taken a different approach by putting (work) boots on the ground.
What’s In an Oath? Suu Kyi and the Political Dilemmas of the National League for Democracy in Myanmar
In recent weeks, Western states have begun easing sanctions as a result of the Myanmar’s increased pluralism, the most notable example being Aung San Suu Kyi’s election to Parliament.
Egypt’s Revolution Shows No Sign of Fatigue
Last week marked a return to violence in the streets of Cairo as clashes between protesters and armed assailants erupted in the Egyptian capital.