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A Digital Dollar: Is it Coming?

The US Federal Reserve has started to look at a US digital dollar but the likelihood of it being implemented any time soon remains slim.

Pipeline on Pause: Nord Stream 2 in the Context of War

The suspension of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline’s operations on the eve of the Ukraine invasion may not have the intended impact.

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The Crackdown in Sudan Continues as UN Consultations Conclude

The irreconcilability between Sudanese protestors’ demands and those of the military junta will likely complicate international efforts to facilitate a negotiated return to the country’s democratic transition. 

Post-protests, What’s Next for Kazakhstan?

Bloody unrest across Kazakhstan may prompt domestic and geopolitical shifts.

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Crises in Sudan and Ethiopia Heighten Uncertainty in Nile Dam Dispute

WHAT’S HAPPENING? As Sudan’s political crisis deepens and Ethiopia continues to unilaterally operationalize the Grand…

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Syria’s Return to the International Stage

As the Syrian civil war continues to de-escalate, European and Arab countries are beginning to normalize relations with the Assad regime while current US policy remains unchanged.

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Exit Strategy: Is Afghanistan Lost to the Taliban?

The United States is leaving Afghanistan just as Taliban insurgents make significant land grabs.