Politics
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‘Such brutality’: tricked into slavery in the Thai fishing industry
In 2006, a young Cambodian sculptor, Vannak Anan Prum, left his village to look for labouring work. Steve Dow The…
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Like his tiny country, Xavier Bettel has learned to pick his shots
LUXEMBOURG CITY — When your country has fewer inhabitants than a medium-sized city, the global spotlight doesn’t shine your way…
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After the Aramco Attack: A Middle East One Step Closer to Its “1914 Moment”
Crisis Group offers a 360-degree view of the attacks and their implications for Middle Eastern and international peace and security.…
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Images matter: the power of the visual in political communication
From cave paintings to selfies, we have always used images to tell stories about our lives, experiences and understanding of…
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Protecting Maritime Domain For Economic Devt
This is because our seas ,which should contribute to economic and environmental security, are too often a story of stolen…
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Containing the Border Fallout of Colombia’s New Guerrilla Schism
With diplomatic ties between the two countries severed, the risk of escalation is high. Bogotá and Caracas should open channels…
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We’re Now in the Hot Zone for Impeachment
Few Democratic leaders have seemed less eager to impeach President Donald Trump than House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Peter Nicholas The…
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Maduro Finds a “New Opposition” to Negotiate With
In this Q&A, Crisis Group Senior Andes Analyst Phil Gunson explains what these developments mean for the country’s political and…
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What Will (And Will Not) Likely Happen In The South China Sea – OpEd
But after some 45 years of analyzing South China Sea issues and developments, I have concluded that there are some…
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Johnson faces Brexit flak from EU lawmakers and top UK court
In Strasbourg, France, the European Parliament said it would be the fault of Britain, not the bloc, if the U.K.…
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China Is Waging a Silent Media War for Global Influence
Beijing is expanding its ability to influence societies around the world through its exercise of soft power. Daniel Wagner The…
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Burning Amazonia, Denying Climate Change, Devastating Syria, Starving Yemen, and Ignoring Kashmir
Arguably, even before the atom bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, there was a widespread sense that a state-centric form of…
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Moscow’s municipal elections illustrate the growing political crisis in Russia
While Putin’s regime touted the outcome as a victory, the election posed a significant challenge to what is called Putinism,…
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No-Deal Brexit Would Hit U.K. Far More Than EU, ECB’s Rehn Says
Speaking at a parliamentary hearing in Helsinki on Thursday, the Finnish governor cited a Bank of England analysis last November…
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Intra-Gulf Competition in Africa’s Horn: Lessening the Impact
Horn governments should increase their bargaining power with their powerful neighbours, who should recognise the risks their policies pose to…
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Water Wars: Increased U.S. Focus on the Indo-Pacific
The ASEAN-U.S. Maritime Exercise (AUMX), co-led by the U.S. and Royal Thai navies, consisted of pre-sail activities in Thailand, Singapore…
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