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China Tries to Buy Time From Foreign Investors

July 6, 2017 Beijing’s move to open its bond markets is a sign of weakness.

Watch List: July 6, 2017

The items listed below represent potential emerging issues that our analysts are tracking. These can be long term or short term, but will be updated daily. If an item...

Real Clear World: Hostages to History at the G-20

Those who attend the G-20 Summit, the leaders of the countries with the world’s 20 largest economies, think of themselves as decision-makers when really they are hostages to history....

What are US options against North Korea?

With North Korea successfully launching an ICBM, potential strategies have changed. So what are the rogue regime’s possible motive and what can the US do? George Friedman shares his...

A Different Ever Closer Union

July 5, 2017 The U.S. and Poland have similar interests, particularly when it comes to Russia.

Hostages to History at the G-20 Summit

July 5, 2017 Leaders overstate how much their relationships define national agendas.

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