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The German Economy: At the Mercy of Others

June 29, 2017 The fate of Germanyā€™s economy may rest in things Berlin cannot control.

Shale Oil: Another Layer of US Power

June 15, 2017 Geopolitics is rarely a zero-sum game. But in the case of shale oil, it is.

North Korea: Structured for Survival

June 8, 2017 What explains the longevity of the Kim dynasty?

The Devil in the Details of a Korean War

June 1, 2017Ā North Koreaā€™s conventional military capabilities, not its nuclear program, will determine what a potential conflict would look like.

The Limits of Iranian Power

May 25, 2017Ā Geography and demography work against the government in Tehran.

Myanmar: A Case Study in Chinese Pragmatism

May 18, 2017 The Southeast Asian nation can provide what manyĀ other countries cannot: an alternate trade route to global markets.

The Geopolitical Architecture of Central Asia

May 11, 2017 The regionā€™s future will be shaped by its past.

The Implications of US Debt

May 4, 2017Ā The U.S. has more flexibility with its debt than many other countries have.

South Americaā€™s Strategic Value to Mexico

April 27, 2017 Mexico prioritizes relationships with South American countries that help support its livelihood and mitigate external threats.

Assessing Turkeyā€™s Power in the Balkans

April 20, 2017 Turkeyā€™s influence is rising, but there are limits to its power.

Salafismā€™s Three Strands

April 13, 2017 The ultraconservative branch of Islam is being pulled in multiple directions.

Exportersā€™ Crisis Update: 16 Vulnerable Countries

April 6, 2017Ā GPFĀ has identified and tracked how the exportersā€™ crisis has unfolded in what we consider the most vulnerable countries.

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