Brexit is Far from Done. It is Entering its Dramatic Second Act

[John Bruton] Can a chaotic "Crash Out" Brexit in December 2020 be avoided?

Brexit: The Era of Easy Decisions is Over

[John Bruton] The EU’s strategic weight in the world will be reduced by the absence of the UK, as the EU is losing a relatively young, diverse and creative member state.

Does Poor People Lack Concern about the Environment?

[Simi Garewal] Poor people are perhaps more concerned about the adverse affects of climate change, but what's lacking is their participation to save our planet from such adverse affects.

Problems with Boris Johnson’s New Proposals on Irish Backstop

[John Bruton]
A 'Northern Ireland only' backstop would not protect Republic of Ireland's trade with Britain which is more valuable than trade across the border with Northern Ireland.

The Coming Peace in Afghanistan

[Yead Mirza]
USA's growing desperation to end the Afghan war – driven by the understanding of 'costs versus benefits' of the longdrawn conflict – would bring about a positive result for achieving peace in not-so-distant future.

Bay of Bengal Countries Losing Coastal Areas to Rising Sea Level

[Bahauddin Foizee]
If the environment of the Bay of Bengal region continues to deteriorate due to climate change, millions of inhabitants living in coastal areas would become climate refugees.

Alternatives to Open Space Workplaces

[Fotini Mastroianni]
Employees face many problems in the modern-day open space workplaces. There are several alternatives (and solutions) that might help.

China, the Neo-Colonial Power in Africa

[Ellington Ngandu] China’s increasing unfair economic domination on African economy, market and products as well as Chinese cultural hegemony have the potential to undermine African identify, sovereignty and development in long-term.

Ukraine’s Election and its Prospect for EU Membership

[John Bruton] Ukrainian leaders are using the goal of EU membership as the spur to get their voters to accept uncomfortable reforms.

Yemenis Dying while Blame-Game Continues

[Syafruddin Arsyad]
After four years of war, many wonder what actually caused the parties to enter into a conflict that both sides are now finding hard to end.

Brexit: Living with Backstop until Alternatives are Agreed

[John Bruton]
If the British alternatives to backstop are all that good, why can they not live with the backstop until the alternatives are agreed?

Rethinking U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty in a Changing Geopolitical Scenario

[Bahauddin Foizee] Rather than viewing the MDT as an inflexible anchor, it should be seen as a dynamic framework that must evolve alongside the geopolitical realities of the Asia-Pacific.