Geopolitical Diary Archives

Turkey: Debating the U.S. Security Umbrella
Turkey: Debating the U.S. Security Umbrella
February 9, 2010 1156 GMT
Washington is looking to Turkey for help, but is finding out this is a different Turkey from the Cold War days. [more]
U.S. Tightens European Alliances and Internet Security
U.S. Tightens European Alliances and Internet Security
February 5, 2010 1107 GMT
While the United States strengthens its alliances in Romania, the NSA and Google consider a partnership. [more]
Beyond the Negotiations With the Afghan Taliban
Beyond the Negotiations With the Afghan Taliban
February 4, 2010 1147 GMT
Comments by a top American military commander mark a major shift in U.S. dealings with the Afghan Taliban. [more]
China's Unsustainable Economic Model
China's Unsustainable Economic Model
February 3, 2010 1200 GMT
China is struggling to control its economic growth without destabilizing the system. [more]
China's Threat Breaks The Seal
China's Threat Breaks The Seal
February 2, 2010 1211 GMT
China's threat to impose sanctions against United States defense contractors is motivated by politics, not economics. [more]
China's Planned Evolution of Naval Capabilities
China's Planned Evolution of Naval Capabilities
January 29, 2010 1147 GMT
China's interest in expanding its naval capabilities to protect its interests abroad could be misconstrued as potentially aggressive. [more]
Obama Silent on Iran, Merkel Picks up the Slack
Obama Silent on Iran, Merkel Picks up the Slack
January 28, 2010 1143 GMT
German Chancellor Angela Merkel declares that Iran's time is up, which leads to speculation over Berlin's shift in attitude. [more]
Venezuela: A Country In Flux
Venezuela: A Country In Flux
January 27, 2010 1122 GMT
Amid economic and political turmoil, President Hugo Chavez tries to maintain control over Venezuela. [more]
Moving Toward a Global Afghan Taliban Settlement
Moving Toward a Global Afghan Taliban Settlement
January 26, 2010 1234 GMT
The geopolitical complexities involved in reaching a settlement on Afghanistan include engaging the Afghan jihadist movement as legitimate political stakeholders. [more]
What Europe and Pakistan's Self-Preservation Means for Afghanistan
What Europe and Pakistan's Self-Preservation Means for Afghanistan
January 22, 2010 1126 GMT
Bleak economic news from Europe will dampen NATO's efforts in Afghanistan, even as Pakistan limits action against Taliban fighters in its border regions. [more]
Diplomatic Intrigue and Russian Resurgence
Diplomatic Intrigue and Russian Resurgence
January 21, 2010 1212 GMT
Diplomatic visits to Iraq, Ukraine and Estonia before and after key elections hint that Russian resurgence is nigh. [more]
Iran’s To-Do List
Iran’s To-Do List
January 20, 2010 0941 GMT
With Iraq under its belt, Iran can now use its leverage to maneuver in nuclear negotiations. [more]
The Taliban Wait It Out
The Taliban Wait It Out
January 19, 2010 1205 GMT
The Kabul attack proves there are many ways to define success in Afghanistan. [more]
The Intricate Nature of Aviation Terror Threat Alerts
The Intricate Nature of Aviation Terror Threat Alerts
January 15, 2010 1042 GMT
There are a number of reasons why the public should maintain a heightened sense of vigilance. [more]
Google's Rocky Relationship With China
Google's Rocky Relationship With China
January 14, 2010 1148 GMT
As Google considers leaving China, it reveals uncomfortable truths about the plight of foreign business there. [more]
Iranian Attack Complicates Nuclear Negotiations
Iranian Attack Complicates Nuclear Negotiations
January 13, 2010 0154 GMT
The death of an Iranian physics professor could spell opportunity for Israel. [more]
The Turkish-Russian Struggle Over the Caucasus
The Turkish-Russian Struggle Over the Caucasus
January 12, 2010 1146 GMT
A fundamental shift in Azerbaijan's foreign policy toward Russia could spell trouble for Turkey. [more]
A Lack of Intelligence
A Lack of Intelligence
January 8, 2010 1211 GMT
A recent spike in Taliban activity in eastern Afghanistan reveals an acute deficit of U.S. intelligence. [more]
Turkey's Ongoing Resurgence
Turkey's Ongoing Resurgence
January 7, 2010 1217 GMT
Analyzing Turkey's slow geopolitical revival requires looking back at its complex history. [more]
Yemen's Complex Jihadist Problem
Yemen's Complex Jihadist Problem
January 6, 2010 1041 GMT
Yemen's geopolitical reality lessens the prospect of a major U.S. military campaign there. [more]
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