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One China, Two Koreas

Feb. 13, 2017Ā The issues dividing the U.S. and China go beyond the ā€œone Chinaā€ policy.

German Exports, Banks and the Shipping Industry

Feb. 10, 2017 The global shipping industry hasn’t recovered from 2008, and that’s more bad news for German banks.

Trump’s Conventional Foreign Policy

Feb. 9, 2017Ā All the uproar in recent weeks has had little to do with foreign policy.

Ukraine, Russia and Recent Fighting

Feb. 8, 2017 What flare-ups in eastern Ukraine tell us about the conflict.

US Policy on South China Sea Hasn’t Changed

Feb. 7, 2017Ā Gen. James Mattis’ recent comments made waves in China, but they do not represent a shift in policy.

Germany Buys Time from China

Feb. 6, 2017 The news that China has become Germany’s largest trading partner merits a closer look.

The Importance of Australia to the United States

Feb. 3, 2017Ā Personalities aside, both countries need each other.

Iran’s Economy Is Bouncing Back

Feb. 2, 2017 A year after the U.S. agreed to lift sanctions, Iran is recovering its regional influence.

Poland Takes on Russia

Feb. 1, 2017Ā As it forges stronger ties in Ukraine, Warsaw is looking more like a regional power.

Kazakhstan Changing to Secure Continuity

Jan. 31, 2017 At stake is the stability of Central Asia.

Russia-US Relations in 2017

Jan. 30, 2017Ā The recent phone call between Trump and Putin has set off speculation over where the two countries’ relationship is headed.

The Utility of Torture

Jan. 27, 2017 In many cases, there are better ways to get intelligence.

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