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Italy’s ā€˜No’ Vote

Dec. 6, 2016Ā A shakeup of the political establishment is just getting started.

Trump, Taiwan and an Uproar

Dec. 5, 2016Ā Putting China on the defensive.

South America: A Different View of Internationalism

Dec. 2, 2016Ā In many ways, South America remains an outsider looking in.

OPEC’s Prisoner’s Dilemma

Dec. 1, 2016 OPEC countries have an agreement on production, but will they abide by it?

Anomalies in Russia

Nov. 30, 2016 Are Russia’s banks failing or recovering?

A Tale of Two Economies: Russia and the US

Nov. 29, 2016 Regionalization can reveal much about countries’ economic structure and relative power.

Fidel Castro

Nov. 28, 2016Ā His image as a revolutionary is built more on myth than reality.

Mosul Battle to Continue Well into 2017

Nov. 24, 2016Ā The offensive to retake Mosul is not progressing as well as the media is depicting.

Funding the Rebels in Myanmar

Nov. 23, 2016 The Chinese government is allowing domestic fundraising for Myanmar rebel fighters.

Merkel Battles History

Nov. 22, 2016 As the German chancellor stands for re-election, she must grapple with the rising tide of nationalism.

The National Security Adviser

Nov. 21, 2016Ā AĀ first glimpse at U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s world.

India’s Money Maneuver

Nov. 18, 2016 New currency measures are causing long lines and short tempers.

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