What is a Memorandum of Understanding?
As hostilities between Iran and the coalition of the United States and Israel appear to be easing, a memorandum of […]
Armenia Russia Relations After Nagorno-Karabakh
Russia’s protracted invasion of Ukraine continues to limit its ability to address world issues. Its reduced ability to respond to
A Chokepoint Under Pressure: Why the Red Sea Is Becoming a Global Flashpoint
A Critical Trade Artery The Red Sea is a commercial superhighway that connects European and Asian markets. Trade routes in
Competing Geopolitical Interests
Gulf states continue to play a role in regional discussions surrounding Somaliland’s international status. Current regional tensions and shifting alliances
Red Sea Geopolitics and Somalia
The Broader Geopolitical Shift If tensions between Israel, the United States, and Iran escalate into a broader regional conflict, regional
Understanding Populism: Strategy, Identity, and Democratic Impact
Scholarly and policy research suggests that populism can, in certain cases, contribute to the weakening of democratic institutions and protections
Hungary’s Election Results Spell a new Paradigm for the EU
On May 29, 2010, Hungary elected Viktor Orbán as its prime minister. Orbán served from 1998 to 2002, then returned
What Role will the Houthis Play in the Iran Conflict?
Who are the Houthi Rebels? The Houthi rebels, officially known as Ansar Allah (meaning “Helpers of God” in Arabic), rose
What is Democratic Backsliding?
For explanatory purposes, democracy will be given a general and literal definition. In a broad sense, democracy is rule through
The Surprising Story of Swedish Fish Candy and Their Interesting Journey to America
The Beginning This post explores the history of Swedish Fish and how this well-known candy came to be. Malaco, later
Iran Conflict Spreads as Gulf States Strengthen Defenses and Condemn Attacks
The conflict arising from the Iran-Gulf war is evolving rapidly. There is much international interest in the ongoing conflict between
The Future of Western Sahara
Who and Where The Western Sahara conflict in 2026 continues to be shaped by historical disputes and recent escalations. Western