Now everyone has the big boy’s toys:  The democratization of air power

Now everyone has the big boy’s toys:  The democratization of air power

Technological advances and increased globalization are calling into question long-held assumptions about the use of air power. Non-state actors capable of leveraging new technology – such as cheap precision guided missiles and drones – present a new challenge for air forces of advanced industrial states. Traditional powers must understand these emerging capabilities and the momentary advantages they create if they are to take steps to nullify them.

US trade turmoil: Five impacts on the Middle East and North Africa

US trade turmoil: Five impacts on the Middle East and North Africa

Rising US tariffs on China and the EU will have indirect impacts on economies in the MENA region over the coming years. These will include stronger energy demand from China, lower global energy and food prices, weaker manufacturing exports to the EU and potentially slower growth in China’s infrastructure investment in the region.

Adriatic tourism: potential vs roadblocks

Adriatic tourism: potential vs roadblocks

Croatia and Montenegro have large and growing tourism industries. While Montenegro has seen a range of major resort investments from foreign companies, developments backed by foreign direct investment in Croatia have been held up by bureaucracy and poorly conceived projects. Nonetheless, opportunities in Croatia and downside risks in Montenegro should not be discounted.