Resource Politics

The United States is rapidly increasing its military presence in Puerto Rico, sending more aircraft, combat vehicles, and warships to the island. Since November, a surge of US military assets has arrived, including the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier. The buildup is part of a wider push as Washington sharpens its focus on Venezuela and its alleged role in drug trafficking.   Across Puerto Rico, politicians and residents have voiced con...

For nearly half a century, Western Sahara has been at the center of one of the world’s longest-running territorial disputes. Since 1973, the Polisario Front has sought independence for the sparsely populated territory, which Morocco and Mauritania claimed following Spain’s withdrawal as a colonial power. What began as a struggle over self-determination has evolved into a complex conflict with enduring political, economic, and regional...

On May 22, 2025, the United Kingdom and the Republic of Mauritius signed a landmark transfer agreement to return sovereignty over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, concluding three years of direct nego...