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The Slowing Battle for Mosul

Dec. 22, 2016 The anti-Islamic State coalition is getting bogged down.

In Defense of Nationalism

Dec. 21, 2016 The concept of nationalism in the modern world remains largely misunderstood.

Jordan: The Small Kingdom in the Middle

Dec. 20, 2016 The Arab monarchy’s short-term stability could be at risk.

Maintaining Perspective About Adversaries

Dec. 19, 2016Ā The U.S. should focus on real power and not fall for bluffs.

China’s Grand Goals and Limited Options

Dec. 16, 2016Ā Beijing is developing its naval capabilities, but to what end?

A Geopolitically Significant Price for Oil

Dec. 15, 2016Ā We do the math on the oil price Russia needs to be sustainable.

The Islamic State Strikes Back

Dec. 14, 2016Ā IS’ capture of Palmyra has pulled the cloak back on Russia’s vulnerability.

Obama’s Deep Dive Into Putin’s Intent

Dec. 13, 2016 Was Russia meddling in U.S. elections, or is it just politics?

The Insidious Method to the Jihadist MadnessĀ 

Dec. 12, 2016Ā Jihadist attacks on minority religious and ethnic groups are part of a deeper strategy to destabilize regimes.

Greece’s Debt Problem Lingers On

Dec. 9, 2016 Athens and Brussels once again find themselves at an impasse.

The Kurds: Not Quite a Nation

Dec. 8, 2016Ā Division between Kurdish groups makes them unreliable partners for the U.S.

The Muslim Dispute Over Martyrdom

Dec. 7, 2016 Beyond the battles in the streets is a battle over ideas.

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