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.
Matthew Slade
Matt Slade is a senior from Boulder, Colorado studying International Relations and Chinese. Matt focuses on issues of global and regional security, especially in relation to East Asia and cybersecurity. At GPI, Matt serves as one of the co-leads of the editorial team.
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.
US-North Korean dialogue remains stalled
Though talks between the U.S. and North Korea have died down, South Korea may still be looking to negotiations.
Partisan divisions must be healed to pursue strong foreign policy
Political polarization in the United States is impacting foreign policy decisions. Here is why that matters.
Newt Gingrich on Facing America’s Biggest Threat
The former Speaker of the House spoke at Bovard Auditorium at the end of October.