Badakhshan-Tajikistan Clashes Risk Sparking Insurgency
Wikistrat analyzes the murky but dangerous situation in Tajikistan.
Analysis
Mitt Romney’s Israel Policy Wouldn’t Be Very Different
The Republican promises to do the “opposite” on Israel from Barack Obama, but that is unlikely.
European Central Bank Signals Willingness to Intervene
Mario Draghi appears to open the door to further action to stave off the prospect of the euro’s collapse.
Assad Has the Advantage Before Battle of Aleppo
The Free Syrian Army has fortitude and courage. But Bashar al-Assad has the weapons and firepower.
Why There Won’t Be an African Spring
A “spring” is more a Western anticipation and less an African reality.
Why Mitt Romney Isn’t Forgetting Poland
Poland is a key strategic partner for America in order to balance against the rise of a German-Russian axis.
Floods Leave Credibility Crisis for Chinese Government
If China’s government is unable to provide complete information for its citizens, it risks increased social upheaval.
Potential Dutch Downgrade Heightens Euroskepticism
Dutch’s perception that they are bailing out euro states at their expense is reinforced.
Energy Revolution Will Reinvigorate Middle America
Oil and natural gas abundance has the potential of reinvigorating middle America, geographically and socially.
Afghan Bamiyan Province at Risk from Insurgents
Wikistrat analyzes unusual insurgency activity in Afghanistan.
Old Right, Mainstream Left in Alliance Against Trade
American liberals and paleoconservatives don’t often agree. Except when it comes to trade.
Israel Does Not Seek Regime Change in Tehran
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that Israel can live with the present regime in Iran if it gives up its nuclear program.
In Syria, United Nations No Longer an Option
After a third veto from China and Russia, the Security Council has ceased to be a viable option to end the violence.
Tar Sands or Socialism: What’s Driving Canada’s Success?
Canada is generating more jobs and wealth than America. What explains the discrepancy?
European Banking Union Step Toward “Transfer Union”
The interconnectedness of European banks and states necessitates closer union.