Reality Check

Oct. 25, 2017 It’s tough to kill an ideology, even with the help of moderate groups.

Oct. 24, 2017 Though there may be room for friendly economic competition, the same cannot be said for matters of defense.

Oct. 23, 2017 The idea of old nations reasserting themselves and questioning the legitimacy of borders terrifies the EU.

Oct. 20, 2017 Beijing has admitted to what most of us already know.

Oct. 19, 2017 Blending the policies of his predecessors, the Chinese president is trying to liberalize with an iron fist.

Oct. 18, 2017 There are hints that the two sides may be getting closer to an accommodation over Ukraine.

Oct. 17, 2017 They voted for independence, but the major players in the region don’t want them to have it.

Oct. 16, 2017 Either through alliance or conquest, Russia is an alternative to the U.S. and EU.

Oct. 13, 2017 Islamist groups like al-Qaida and the Islamic State see this region as a fertile recruiting ground.

Oct. 12, 2017 If Kim has a deliverable nuke and believes an attack is imminent, now would be the time for another test.

Oct. 11, 2017 Moscow’s policy isn’t about becoming a leader in the region but accumulating influence to use closer to home.

Oct. 10, 2017 To Beijing’s benefit, the current standoff indirectly involves Taiwan, much like the Korean War did.