The rapid and complete capitulation of the Assad regime in Syria shows how quickly fragile political systems can transform. Syrians have earned the right to celebrate the overthrow of this murderous ...
Assad’s departure could help Turkey become a key point of transit for natural gas. But renewable energy may offer the more promising avenue for cooperation with a new Syrian regime. Europe’s leaders ...
The fall of the Assad regime has damaged Russian interests far beyond Syria. First, the collapse is a serious blow to Russia’s reputation as a reliable ally capable of guaranteeing the survival of its ...
To explain the importance of democracy some fundamental questions need to be answered: What exactly is meant when people say ‘democracy’? Why is it assumed democracy should be the preferred form of ...
Research tackles monetary policy and international economics, as well as the euro crisis, the rise of the renminbi (RMB), and the role of central banks. In recent years, there has been broad global ...
With progress on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) badly off track, international policymakers are scrambling for solutions that can both revitalize the current SDG agenda and drive more ...