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+ Does Masood Azhar’s “protective custody” reflect a new policy at the top of the Pakistan army?
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+ Across the Middle East, large gender gaps exist in levels of political activity, voter turnout, and the likelihood of being elected.
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+ Years of unrest in Egypt have possibly left the country in a worse position than it was before the Arab Spring.
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+ As a number of countries in the Middle East and North Africa seek to meet their growing energy needs, they are forced to weigh the highly contested costs and benefits of nuclear power.
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+ Deficiencies of democratic governance in the United States raise questions about its efforts to promote democracy abroad. U.S. democracy aid organizations should begin working to strengthen democracy at home.
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+ The participation of French troops in the Republic Day parade marks the emergence of France as India’s most trusted international partner.
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+ European integration has made Luxembourg prosperous. But at the same time, the country’s ailments are often signs of a broader European malaise.
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+ The Indian economy is globalized, and the policymaking has become a lot more complex.
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+ Central Asian states have a strong interest in maintaining friendly ties with the United States. This geopolitical desire creates meaningful opportunities for U.S. engagement in the near term, and for advancing more modest interests in the years ahead.
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+ The status quo of the past several millennia is going to undergo a profound change.
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+ China is embarking on ambitious economic reforms to boost its growth prospects. What is the rationale behind these new reforms and what are the prospects for their success?
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+ Major geopolitical shifts and internal dynamics are setting the stage for possible increased great-power competition in Central Asia between Russia and China at a time when the region is becoming less hospitable to the projection of U.S. power and to the promotion of democracy.
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+ As Europe struggles to find a solution to the refugee crisis, Angela Merkel seems to have very few allies. Are EU leaders turning their backs on Germany?
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+ In the military’s view, Egypt has not met the fate of Syria or Libya, and that by itself is an accomplishment worth celebrating. Politics should and must wait.
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+ The relationship between oil prices, investment and future supply is not so straightforward, and international organizations warn of a major price spike in the future.
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+ The Egyptian president’s central role in economic policy making is unlikely to deliver on the intended goals and could exacerbate existing problems—or generate new ones.
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+ The elections in Taiwan have the potential to lead to strains between the United States, Chinese mainland, and Taiwan for the first time in over seven years.
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+ With the war in Yemen having no clear goals, the various players in the country must invest in peace for the conflict to end.
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+ The German chancellor’s open-door policy toward the refugees is a challenge to her leadership. As public debate gets harsher in Germany, will Angela Merkel opt for a plan B?
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+ As the anniversary of Egypt’s January 25th revolution approaches, the direction of the country remains uncertain.
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