Oct 29, 2018
Rajesh Basrur
RSIS

This argues that expectations of a renewed nuclear arms race if the U.S. abandons the INF Treaty are misplaced. The new arms race is already under way.

Oct 25, 2018
Karel Lannoo
CEPS

This assesses the impact of innovation in cyber finance and addresses the central question of whether the policy response, either at the global or European levels, is adequate.

Oct 25, 2018
John Raine
IISS

This argues that there should be space in the Middle East for legitimate Russian influence. But the hardness of the power it projects, and sanctions in others, is problematic.

Oct 25, 2018
Joel Sandhu and Cyril Prinsloo
SAIIA

This notes that a geopolitical transition is underway. The post-1945 liberal world order is fracturing and failing to deliver on critical global public goods.

Oct 25, 2018
Harsh V. Pant
ORF

As China’s rise alters the political contours of the global order, the INF Treaty is going to be one of many casualties of the changing power dynamic. With or without Trump, the old arms control architecture was going to collapse.

Oct 25, 2018
Patrícia Galvão Ferreira
CIGI

The Paris Agreement depends in large measure on the legal and operational details of the “enhanced transparency framework,” including the transparency framework for climate financial support. Yet, the framework for financial support remain unclear.

Oct 23, 2018
Kori Schake
IISS

There is a case to be made for leaving the INF—but the Trump administration has needlessly driven up the costs.

Oct 23, 2018
William Choong
IISS

This argues that retreat from the South China Sea could destroy America's credibility across the region.

Oct 22, 2018
Benjamin Ang
RSIS

This choice of norms gives clarity to the region’s direction, especially while international discussions have stalled.

Oct 17, 2018
Marta Makowska and Marek Wąsiński
PISM

In the escalation of the U.S.-China trade war, the EU is trying to remain neutral. However, the immediate risk of a trade dispute with the United States threatens the economic growth of the EU.