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Cyprus: Simmering tensions over a divided island
The Turkish and Greek Cypriot leaders will soon take part in UN-sponsored negotiations to find a solution to the long-standing political conflict that left Cyprus divided. However, given the geopolitical dispute between Turkey and Greece over hydrocarbon exploitation, there is little chance the two sides will see eye to eye.
The Libyan crisis, 10 years on
For the last decade, external sponsors and non-state actors have pursued conflicting interests in Libya, turning the initial civil war into a protracted conflict with no end in sight. However, recent events suggest that the country is once again on Washington’s radar. Given the wide-ranging regional security risks posed by ...
Covid-19, a catalyst toward more freedom?
Most governments have enacted emergency measures to fight the coronavirus, and it is often unclear when these exceptional powers will be revoked. A similar approach is becoming the norm with matters concerning environmental policy. To avoid going down the path of authoritarianism, it will be up to citizens to take ...
The WHO may be Covid-19’s next victim
The World Health Organization did poorly in living up to its responsibilities at the outset of the Covid-19 pandemic. Much of this can be put down to its leader, who had a mixed record coming into his position and seems to be heavily backed by China. The future of this ...
Regulatory disparity and the geopolitics of shipping
Regional environmental protection schemes are putting the international shipping industry under considerable pressure to reduce carbon emissions. To avoid a regulatory collision with the International Maritime Organization and a potential matrix of incoherent national regulations, shipping conglomerates are investing in liquefied natural gas, which will have geopolitical implications for the ...
