by John Bugnacki | Apr 6, 2015 | Monitor
When it comes to Russia and the other post-Soviet states, corruption is the subject of constant academic, policy, and popular debate. According to many, persistent corruption is the major factor undermining post-Soviet states from achieving broad-based political,...
by American Security Project | Mar 12, 2015 | Monitor
While Egypt was once an exporter of oil and gas, the country is now a net importer of hydrocarbon resources, as rising demand and falling or stagnating production have altered the balance. In addition, the Egyptian government’s inability to provide adequate...
by Andrew Holland | Feb 25, 2015 | Monitor
Today, melting ice is opening the Arctic to economic exploitation. Inevitably, geopolitics has followed, with countries as far from the Arctic as China, India, and Singapore expressing interest in the region. Russia has significantly stepped up its military activity...
by American Security Project | Feb 10, 2015 | Monitor
The U.S. Department of State is hardly America’s sole player in the public diplomacy realm. For decades, the U.S. military has been at the forefront of America’s efforts to inform and influence public audiences abroad. Members of the United States Military...
by Matthew Wallin | Jan 13, 2015 | Monitor
Since the removal of longtime leader Muammar Qaddafi in 2011, Libya has struggled to rebuild itself. Currently, warring factions are vying for control over the country following the dissolution of the country’s government. This report analyzes the recent events that...
