Publications by pp_editor
China’s rare earth policy
By Matthew Parish, Associate Edito Rare earth elements (REEs) frequently feature in headlines about modern technology supply-chains and geopolitics. Although […]
Clans, Patrons and Power: The Enduring Logic of Georgian Politics
By Matthew Parish, Associate Editor Modern Georgia presents herself as a parliamentary democracy aspiring to European integration, the rule of […]
Iranโs Water Crisis and its Geopolitical Implications in the Middle East
By Matthew Parish, Associate Editor Iran, a nation defined by deserts, mountains and rivers that have sustained ancient civilisations, now […]
The Conflict in Myanmar: Historical Roots and Contemporary Realities
By Matthew Parish Myanmar, also known as Burma, is today the site of one of the worldโs longest-running and most […]
The Gold War in Eastern Congo
By Matthew Parish Associate Editor The Current Flashpoint In early 2025, fighting intensified in North and South Kivu provinces, […]
The Return of the M23: Conflict, Capture, and Continuity in Eastern Congo
Matthew Parish, Associate Editor In the dense, mineral-rich hills of North and South Kivu, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo […]



