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The City and the Nation

Nov. 17, 2016Ā Recent votes in the U.S. and U.K. reveal nationalism is evolving into different forms.

China and Hong Kong’s Status Quo

Nov. 16, 2016Ā Hong Kong’s High Court rules vocal pro-independence members should lose council seats.

Campaigning in the Eastern European Borderlands

Nov. 15, 2016 Countries in the borderlands ultimately won’t shift foreign policy to fully embrace Russia.

The Electoral College

Nov. 14, 2016Ā It has attracted criticism, but the system was designed to hold the country together.

The Power of Charisma

Nov. 11, 2016 Donald Trump was a charismatic candidate for the presidency, and he will be a charismatic president.

How Important Is the US President – or Any Leader?

Nov. 10, 2016 Great leaders did not make history. History made them.

Retaking Raqqa?

Nov. 8, 2016 Tough talk on a new offensive to take back the Islamic State’s de facto capital.

The European Diaspora

Nov. 7, 2016Ā People who have emigrated from Europe share a common experience.

Brexit Redux

Nov. 4, 2016Ā A High Court weighs in on Brexit protocol.

Sticks and Stones

Nov. 3, 2016Ā The U.S. has faced some tough words from foreign leaders of late, but does it matter?

Tensions Brewing Between India and Pakistan

Nov. 2, 2016Ā Neither side wants war, but both face pressure to retaliate against attacks.

Unrest Interrupts Ethiopia’s Economy

Nov. 1, 2016 While recent protests prompt a drop in short-term production, they won’tĀ affect long-term stability.

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