Nigel Trimble investigates the possible consequence that the new Republican controlled Congress may have on the US defense budget
Security
Protests in Egypt: Murder Charges Dropped Against Mubarak
Egyptian court drops murder charges against Hosni Mubarak sparking mass protests.
Gabon’s Growing Navy
A new maritime player is emerging in the Gulf of Guinea: Gabon. Paul Pryce discusses how this small state is making big waves in the fight against piracy.
When Jihadists Return to Knock at your Door
In his latest article Malcolm McEachern discusses an alternative approach to dealing with returning jihadists.
The Serious and Entertaining Sides of the 2014 APEC Summit
The 2014 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit took place in Beijing between 10-12 November. Environmental and geopolitical issues, both regional and global, were discussed over the course of 48 hours, and agreements were reached, some of them exceeding expectations. In addition to reaching an agreement on gas emission with U.S. President Barack Obama, Chinese President Read More…
Examining the link between development and democracy: the case of Ethiopia (2/2)
Scrutinising the two terms ‘development’ and ‘democracy’ in this second part will help determine whether or not the two are compatible.
France’s Long War: Operation Barkhane
France has launched a wide-ranging mission to combat terrorism in the Sahel region, but Paul Pryce expresses some concern about the lack of a state-building component.
Iran Talks: The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
Rija Rasul discusses the recent nuclear negotiations between Iran and the P5+1.
When Giants Make Peace
Nigel Trimble looks at how the recent easing of tensions in Sino-American strategic relations may affect the military situation in the Pacific.
November 30 – The Ukraine Crisis: An Interactive Broadcast with Experts in Ukraine, Russia and the West
For more information regarding the event, please see the ICDiplomacy Website.