All posts by Michael Sliwinski
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Garissa Massacre: Al Shabab’s Role in Kenya
Who was responsible for the horrible Garissa Massacre?
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Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank: Threat to the Financial System?
Will the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) change the global financial system for good?
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The Forgotten WMDs: Chemical Weapons
Have our efforts to ban chemical weapons gone anywhere?
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The U.S. Government: A House Divided on Foreign Policy
The Iran letter and Netanyahu's Congressional invitation is nothing new. Check out the history of foreign policy dissension.
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ISIS and the Terrorist Social Network
How ISIS uses social media to gain supporters, spread its message, and solicit money.
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Russia’s Aggressive Foreign Policy
Putin's aggressive foreign policy is making a splash. Will it work?
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The Philippines: A U.S. Ally Grapples with Terrorism
The United States and the Philippines are working together to fight terrorism.
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Myanmar or Burma: Conflict in a Country With Two Names
The latest on the protracted conflict in Myanmar/Burma.
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India: A Superpower on the Rise?
India may be a superpower on the rise, but the nation still faces many challenges.
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Saudi Arabia: Succession in the Chaos
There's a new monarch in Saudi Arabia, but what new challenges will he face?
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Yemen: Anarchy at the Edge of the Arabian Peninsula
Yemen's government has fallen into chaos, but what impact will that have on global politics?
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Right-Wing Groups in Europe: A Rising Force?
After the economic crisis and the influx of immigration, right-wing groups are on the rise in Europe.
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Middle East Politics: What Issues are Affecting the Region?
Politics in the Middle East have been turbulent. Here are some of the major issues plaguing the region....
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The US and North Korea: The Relationship at the 38th Parallel
The US and North Korea have had an acrimonious relationship for over sixty years. But why?
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The U.S. and Cuba: The Path to Normalized Relations
Time to head to Cuba! But first here's a look at the countries' complicated history.
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Hacking: The New Kind of Warfare
Hacking is a new way for nations and non-state actors to fight wars and gain advantages.
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The High Cost of Falling Oil Prices
The price you pay at the pump has dropped precipitously, but there are some steep consequences.
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Hunger: An Intractable Problem With a Myriad of Causes
Hunger isn't just a developing-world problem, it's in our own backyard too.
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Space: The Final Frontier…Again!
America terminated its space program in 2011, but private companies are carrying the torch.
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Ending Modern Day Slavery
30 million people worldwide are trapped in slavery.
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China as a Military Threat: What Does It Mean for the U.S.?
China is a growing military threat not only throughout Asia, but to the United States.
