China’s infrastructure and debt-driven influence contrasts with India’s market-oriented, partnership-focused investments in East Africa. January 2016: A Bharti Airtel store at a shopping mall in Port ...

Nicusor Dan’s election marks the end of a protracted political crisis, but raises questions about Romania’s geopolitical alignment. The Romanian presidential election saga is over. Bucharest Mayor ...

Reindustrialization in the United States faces economic tradeoffs, labor constraints and misconceptions about trade deficits. May 27: A welding helmet at the Eos Energy Enterprises Inc. manufacturing ...

The Maastricht Treaty reshaped Europe, but its centralizing ambitions betrayed economic growth and triggered crises still unfolding today. After the Maastricht Treaty was signed by politicians in ...

Diplomacy often fails when dealing with the Iranian leadership and its terror proxies; a strong, decisive response is essential. Seeking de-escalation with Iran is ...

A prosperous future demands embracing innovation, enhancing productivity and eliminating waste to unlock human potential sustainably. Society has a chance to free ...

Tariff threats disrupt global trade, challenging African bodies like the SADC and highlighting the need for stronger regional unity. Mining trucks transport diamond-bearing rock ore from the open pit ...

The direction of the world economy is unclear. Geopolitical crises may disrupt supply chains (wars in various parts of the world), financial overhangs need resolute answers (public debts and ...

The Trump administration is managing regional challenges in the South Caucasus to enhance U.S. presence while addressing Russia’s strategies. Oct. 9, 2023: An aerial view shows the ongoing ...

Russia is not budging on its aims. The world should take President Putin at his word. Members of Ukrainian and Russian delegations attend peace talks on June 2 in Istanbul, Turkey. Russia has turned ...

is a professor of political and administrative sciences.

is a former vice president of Germany’s Federal Intelligence Service.