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On China’s Defense Spending Plans

At the recent annual plenary session of the Communist Party of China, officials decided that Xinjiang province – a large, restive region in western...

Implications of the War’s Spread to the West Bank

Israel’s military campaign in Gaza has yet to break Hamas, and now the security situation in the West Bank is rapidly deteriorating. The volatility...

Qatar’s Enigmatic Foreign Policy

When Qatar, a small country with a sparse population, gained independence in 1971 and applied for membership in the United Nations, there were doubts...

The Geopolitics Behind a Normal Meeting

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Small things can reveal much larger geopolitical truths. Such is the case of a recent meeting of the U.S.-China financial working group. The group,...

The Paradox of Russian Energy

In early August, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law that, starting Nov. 1, legalizes the mining of cryptocurrency, which the Kremlin sees as...

On Ukraine, India Stands Firm With Neutrality

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Kyiv on Friday to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is a calculated diplomatic move designed to underscore...

Azerbaijan’s Role in Russian Strategy

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the capital of Azerbaijan on Aug. 18 in what was a very curiously timed trip. Not only was it...

Ecuador’s Cycle of Crime and Stagnation

Ecuador’s economic and security crises have become practically inseparable, spawning a negative feedback loop that could limit growth for years to come. Over the...

Update on the War in Ukraine

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Two and a half years ago, Russia invaded Ukraine, a former part of the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union. The reason for the...

Morocco’s Peace Plan Moves Forward

Western Sahara, the disputed territory in North Africa, exists in a state of limbo. It has at times been part of Morocco, which still...

The Truth About Turkey’s ‘Pivot’ to China

Turkey is on a diplomatic offensive to justify a foreign policy that some believe is too friendly to too many. On Aug. 11, Turkish...

The Deep Malaise Afflicting Pakistan’s Security Establishment

After decades of dominating the state, Pakistan’s national security establishment has succumbed to the sort of political strife that has wracked the country throughout...

Venezuela on a Dangerous Path

It’s been two weeks since Nicolas Maduro claimed victory in Venezuela’s presidential election, and the country is poised only to destabilize further. Whereas Venezuela...

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