The Venezuela Crisis

The Venezuela Crisis

Executive Summary The capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces on January 3, 2026, represents an unprecedented intervention in Latin American affairs with far-reaching global implications. This case study examines the events, analyzes potential...
Canada-China Relations Reset

Canada-China Relations Reset

Case Study: The Carney Pivot to Beijing Background and Context Mark Carney’s January 2026 state visit to China represents a strategic recalibration of Canadian foreign policy after eight years of diplomatic frost. The relationship collapsed in 2018 when Canada...
Iran Protests 2026

Iran Protests 2026

Case Study: The January 2026 Iranian Uprising Background and Triggers The current wave of protests erupted on December 28, 2025, initially driven by traders in Tehran protesting a severe currency crisis. The Iranian rial collapsed, losing nearly 80% of its value over...
Missing Persons in Singapore

Missing Persons in Singapore

Case Studies Case Study 1: Muhammad Hairil Effendi (2024) Profile: 11-year-old boy with special needs, mostly non-verbal Incident: On August 29, 2024, Hairil left his Marine Crescent home at 11:05 AM, barefoot and shirtless. A neighbor’s CCTV captured him...