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The Dutch Elections and the Looming Crisis

March 17, 2017Ā A class struggle is emerging in Euro-American society.

Al-Qaida-Islamic State Competition in Syria

March 16, 2017 Al-Qaida is poised to take advantage of a weakened Islamic State.

Russia’s Role in Libya

March 15, 2017Ā Moscow has little to gain from involvement in the country, other than an appearance of power.

State Elections and Power in India

March 14, 2017Ā Prime Minister Narendra Modi may be more effective at centralizing power than previously thought.

France as a Northern and Southern European Power

March 13, 2017Ā The country holds a unique position on the Continent.

China and a Philippine Foreign Secretary’s Ouster

March 10, 2017Ā The South China Sea is a sideshow.

Islamic State’s Strategy Involving Jordan and Israel

March 9, 2017Ā IS may try to draw in Israel by threatening Amman.

A Busy Day in Geopolitics

March 8, 2017 Massive geopolitical upheavals often fly under the radar.

Letter from Genoa

March 7, 2017Ā The new administration in Washington has some questioning the U.S.’ place in the world.

China’s Economy Continues to Decline

March 6, 2017 More economic pain is on the way.

The US, Turkey and the Kurds

March 3, 2017Ā Ankara is challenging Washington’s approach to the Kurds.

The Kuril Islands and Russia’s Pacific Interests

March 2, 2017 Russia is weakening while Japan is rising.

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