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What to Expect From the Turkish Election

Would anything in Turkey change if Erdogan were defeated?

Frozen Peace: Where the Korea Standoff Goes From Here

An indefinite ā€œfreeze for freezeā€ may be all thatā€™s obtainable.

China Taps the Brakes on Investment

A slowdown in investment portends a general economic slowdown.

Leaderless Europe

If France and Germany canā€™t offer leadership, EU members may go on without them.

Thinking About the Balkans

In the Balkans, nothing is forgotten, and nothing is forgiven.

The Latest Chapter in the European Migration Crisis

The European Unionā€™s three largest members have had a rough week.

The US and Canada: The Ties That Bind

The U.S. needs Canada, and Canada needs the U.S.

In Turkey, Hard Choices Are Easier After an Election

The state of the economy has forced the president to call for snap elections.

Is the Russian Economy Defying Western Sanctions?

The countryā€™s economy is improving, but the devil is in the details.

The G-7, Frozen in Time

Itā€™s a product of an era that no longer exists.

The Rhetorical Battle Over Chinaā€™s Rise

The era of wishful thinking about Chinaā€™s emergence is ending. But what will actually change?

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