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Special Report: The Iran Enigma
By The Editors 04 Mar 2010World Politics Review
As U.S. policymakers and other governments around the world search for an approach that will convince Iran to stop short of crossing the nuclear weapons threshold, Iran continues to send very mixed signals, and shows no signs of abandoning progress toward producing weapons-grade nuclear material. Meanwhile, Iran is in the midst of an internal political struggle that is often opaque from the outside, but could have major consequences for the country's position in the region and the world. This World Politics Review special report examines "The Iran Enigma."
Special Report: Energy and Politics in Eurasia
By The Editors 04 Feb 2010 | World Politics ReviewThis WPR Special Report compiles news, analysis and opinion from WPR's pages to provide insight into what some are calling the new "Great Game" -- the political battle for influence and control over the production, sale and transit of oil and gas across Eurasia -- from Europe to the Caucasus, to Iran, to South and Central Asia.
Strategic Posture Review: China
By Richard Weitz
19 Jan 2010 |
World Politics Review
China is replete with contradictions that make the country simultaneously a strong and weak state.
Special Report: Mexico's Moment of Truth
By The Editors 07 Jan 2010 | World Politics ReviewThis WPR Special Report compiles news, analysis and opinion from WPR's pages to provide insight into the Mexican government's war against the criminal enterprises that control the country's drug trade. The report includes expert analysis on the war on the ground, the local and federal response to the problem, and the future of Mexican politics and policy.
Strategic Posture Review: Colombia
By Anastasia Moloney
16 Dec 2009 |
World Politics Review
During the last five decades, Colombia's foreign, defense and strategic priorities have been driven and determined by the country's internal armed conflict.
Strategic Posture Review: Brazil
By Monica Hirst
29 Sep 2009 |
World Politics Review
In recent years, Brazil has put forward a more ambitious foreign policy with the aim of expanding the country's presence in global economic negotiations, multilateral institutions and regimes, and regional affairs.
Strategic Posture Review: Poland
By Laura Chappell
25 Aug 2009 |
World Politics Review
Since gaining its independence from the Soviet Union, Poland has looked to play an active role in the regional security environment. In consideration of its new security responsibilities, the Polish armed forces as well as Polish security thinking are in need of transformation. Laura Chappell looks at Poland's strategic posture.
Strategic Posture Review: Australia
By Craig A. Snyder
01 May 2009 |
World Politics Review
Australia sits within two geostrategic landscapes: It is an active member of the global Anglo-American alliance, while also being part of the Asia-Pacific region. In this WPR Strategic Posture Review, Craig A. Snyder examines Australia.
Strategic Posture Review: Turkey
By Gareth Jenkins
01 Apr 2009 |
World Politics Review
Throughout the Cold War, Turkey remained a staunchly secular Western ally, serving as a NATO buttress against the Soviet Union. But in the aftermath of the November 2002 elections that brought the moderate Islamist Justice and Development Party (AKP) to power, its foreign policy orientation has undergone a gradual shift. In this WPR Strategic Posture Review, Gareth Jenkins looks at Turkey.
Strategic Posture Review: Russia
By Richard Weitz
01 Feb 2009 |
World Politics Review
Russia has experienced a remarkable resurgence in recent years. Despite its strategic resurgence, however, the country's new status rests on shaky foundations that will limit Moscow's capacity, and perhaps ambitions, to become a peer competitor of the United States. Richard Weitz examines Russia in this WPR Strategic Posture Review.
