Sino-German Relationship Could Thwart American Pivot
A Eurasian continental alliance could frustrate America’s “pivot” to East Asia.
Geopolitics
Uzbekistan Key to the Future Stability of Afghanistan
Uzbekistan’s support of traditional anti-Taliban forces may exacerbate the conflict in Afghanistan.
Assad’s Alpenfestung: An Alawite State in the Levant
Could Assad retreat to the Alawite heartland if the uprising forces him out of Damascus?
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.
Energy Revolution Will Reinvigorate Middle America
Oil and natural gas abundance has the potential of reinvigorating middle America, geographically and socially.
United States Should Pivot on Shia-Sunni Divide
By doing a deal with Iran, the United States can maintain a balance of power in the Middle East.
There is No Cabal
The “authoritarian axis” does not exist.
Turkey Deepens Imprint in Central Asia
Turkey positions itself as the key player bridging NATO and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
The Sino-Russian Alliance That Isn’t
Too much is made of Vladimir Putin’s trip to China. This isn’t the beginning of an alliance.
Panetta Wants Greater Role for India in Afghanistan
The United States can hardly antagonize Pakistan further, so why not ask India’s help?
America Wakes Up to the Arctic’s Potential
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton argues “the Arctic has an increasing geopolitical importance.”
Is Sarkozy’s Loss Poland’s Gain?
If France pushes Germany too much, the latter may turn to find a friend in Poland.
Africa, Eurasia or the Levant Calling? Greece’s Dilemma
As Greece turns it back on Europe, could it find a place for itself in the Middle East?
“N” for North: NATO’s Cold Future
The Arctic represents the emergence of a new geopolitical arena for the Western alliance.
Greek Euro Exit Would Prompt Geopolitical Realignment
Abandoned by Europe, Greece may be tempted to deepen its ties with Israel and Russia.