Emperor Akihito’s finest hour
In a rare televised address on August 8th, Japan’s aging Emperor Akihito put an end to weeks of speculation by hinting openly that he...
Waging whack-a-mole: US Counter-terrorism operations across Africa
“They’re involved in Algeria and Angola, Benin and Botswana, Burkina Faso and Burundi, Cameroon and the Cape Verde Islands. And that’s just the ABCs...
Protectionism is on the Rise. Here’s Why That’s a Problem
A new WTO report indicates a worrying rise in economic protectionism. Countries are imposing new protectionist trade barriers at the fastest rate since the...
In defense of the European Parliament: China is not a market economy
Sometimes the driest debates lead to the hottest arguments. That paradox was on full display on May 12th when the European Parliament set out...
Thailand – will diplomacy work?
If it weren’t so sad, the state of affairs in Thailand following the May 2014 coup would be laughable. As Thailand inches its way...