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Matthew Slade
Matt Slade is a sophomore double majoring in International Relations and Chinese Language from Boulder, Colorado. Within GPI Matt focuses on issues of global and regional security, especially in relation to East Asia and cybersecurity.
What a recent failed coup attempt means for U.S.-Venezuela relations
The United States and the Venezuelan opposition party have both denied any links to the botched operation.
Authoritarianism rises amid COVID-19 fears
Under the pretext of ensuring stability during the pandemic, authoritarian leaders are shoring up their grip on power and threatening democracy.
Understanding the rise of extremism in West Africa
Fellow Matt Slade analyzes the cause of growing extremism in Africa's Sahel region and potential solutions to the instability.
Face-off: American pullout from Syria and Turkish incursion
President Trump's surprise announcement on the withdrawal of forces shocked many around the world. What are the positions of the involved powers on this issue?
India Citizenship Amendment Act: Violence erupts in Delhi
Clashes between protestors and police flare in the Indian capital over the recently passed Citizenship Amendment Bill.
Space security and future militarization
Though the Cold War has ended and The Space Race is far gone, "The Final Frontier" is receiving increased attention from governments around the world.
Taiwan’s precarious existence
The island nation lost two diplomatic allies in the last few months alone, leaving it with just a handful scattered around the globe. What’s to blame for this change, and how will Taiwan fare?
Understanding Iran, the US and the Strait of Hormuz
Here's why a strip of water separating Iran and the Arab Peninsula has caused so much conflict in the region.
The South China Sea: What it is, why it matters and the role of the US
The South China Sea is a hotbed for contention between various countries. As tensions continue to rise, it is important to analyze what each player hopes to gain from the region.