What Is Foreign Policy?
Foreign policy is the set of strategies a state uses to protect its interests and pursue its goals in the…
What is Central Bank Policy?
Central bank policy is a set of tools to manage the money supply and steer short-term interest rates towards the…
C-Suite Perspectives: How Countries Use Trade Wars
In a trade war, countries attack each other’s economies with tariffs and other barriers to trade. These battles disrupt supply…
Nuclear Threat Reduction
The recent brandishing of nuclear threats by China, North Korea and Russia is a reminder that nuclear weapons continue to…
Business and Geopolitical Tensions
At a high level, geopolitical tensions involve power competition and national interests. They play out in international relations and can…
Understanding the Risks and Problems of Proxy War
Proxy war is risky and can have dire consequences, but for the foreseeable future it will continue to be a…
The Himalayan Border Skirmish Between India and China
The scuffle between India and China along their disputed Himalayan border highlights a deep source of friction that threatens international…
Diplomatic Talks
Diplomatic talks are the discussions and bargaining processes between countries aimed at resolving conflicts, establishing treaties and shaping alliances. Historically,…
Global Security Trends
The security industry is facing a host of shifting global dynamics that impact security priorities. Geopolitical competition, resource scarcity and…
Ceasefire Agreement – The First Piece of the Puzzle
Whether or not this ceasefire agreement holds, it is a sign of progress in a war that has claimed thousands…