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Germany with Its Back Against a Wall

June 29, 2016 Berlin is willing to sacrifice any part of the EU except the free trade zone.

Turkey Shifts Again

June 28, 2016 It is in Ankara’s interest to keep Washington on its toes.

The EU Model and the Muslim World

June 27, 2016 After Brexit, the EU should not be seen as a model for unity between nation-states.

The Surprise at Brexit and the Social Crisis Behind It

June 25, 2016 The pro-EU elite never imagined “leave” would win.

Britain’s Vote to Leave

June 24, 2016 The United Kingdom has voted to leave the EU.

The Rules of Brexit

June 23, 2016 The EU’s future will remain uncertain even after the referendum is over.

The US Brokers a Turkish-Israeli Reconciliation

June 22, 2016 The two Middle Eastern countries are close to making peace over a 2010 incident.

Euroskeptic Governments Campaign Against Brexit

June 21, 2016 In Central Europe, economic and security interests are more important than ideological struggles with the EU.

The Problem with the State Department Dissenters

June 20, 2016 If the Assad regime was destroyed, what would take its place?

The Geopolitics of the Orthodox Church

June 17, 2016 While the Soviets shunned religion, Putin has used the Russian Orthodox Church toward geopolitical ends.

Xi’s Strong Control Over a Weak Economy

June 16, 2016 The anti-corruption campaign expands to politicians’ families as the yuan takes a dip.

Facing Some Truths Behind the Florida Massacre

June 15, 2016 In confronting terrorism, the U.S. needs to decide whether it is at war and who the enemy is.

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