In the Spotlight

Cheers for Hollande in Africa

Many Africans were excited to see French President Nicolas Sarkozy voted out of office, hopeful that François Hollande will better represent their interests.
By Ruby Pratka.

Somalia: No Sovereignty without Security

Until the Somali National Security apparatus is able to stand strong on its own, Somalia will not be able to achieve full sovereignty. By Abukar Arman.

Rethinking the Drug War in the Americas

Latin American leaders have been pressuring Washington to rethink the drug war policies that have cost untold lives and money in a losing battle. By Joshua Pringle.

International Tobacco Contraband

Organized crime syndicates are making a killing smuggling tobacco products, and the operations often fly under the radar of customs and law enforcement. By Ioannis Michaletos.

Qatar: Geopolitical Cosmopolitanism

In the last few years Qatar has expanded its role in world affairs through multilateral organizations, international institutions and foreign investment. By Akshay Mathur.

Syria: Iran and Russia's 'Non-Interference'

Without Iranian and Russian compliance, the international community lacks the consensus to impose an arms embargo on Assad's regime. By Laurelle Atkinson.

Do Bahrain's Sunnis Like the Smell of Tear Gas?

Bahrain's Shi'ite majority is fighting an uphill battle against the Sunni ruling family. With a little help from the Sunni citizenry, they could accomplish more. By Joshua Pringle.