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The Trouble with Ending Wars

June 14, 2016Ā Today’s U.S. deployments in the Middle East look similar to those in 1972 Vietnam.

US Negotiators Race Against Time

June 13, 2016Ā The Obama administration wants to get an agreement on Ukraine before the November elections.

Central Asia: The Next Region to Unravel

June 10, 2016Ā The instability in Kazakhstan in recent weeks could spread throughout the region.

The US’ Distinct Approach to China and India

June 9, 2016Ā The two most populous nations have very different relationships with the United States.

Turkey’s Shifting Policy on Syria

June 8, 2016Ā Over the past few days, Ankara has seemed to relax its stance on Syrian Kurds.

The Forgotten Legacy of the Six-Day War

June 7, 2016Ā  Israel’s belief in its military invincibility might be its downfall.

Why Russia Is Boosting Defenses on Its Western Borders

June 6, 2016Ā As negotiations over Ukraine continue, Moscow is sending a message to the West.

Turkey, Germany and Moral Posturing

June 3, 2016Ā The Bundestag’s statement about Armenia is a political tool.

China’s Perspective on North Korea

June 2, 2016Ā Managing Pyongyang’s outbursts is a valuable tool for Beijing in its relationship with Washington.

Germany Looks to Ease Russian Sanctions

June 1, 2016Ā Berlin is performing a balancing act between Moscow and the West.

Nationalism Is Rising, Not Fascism

May 31, 2016Ā The claims of an increase in fascism in Europe and the U.S. derive from a misunderstanding of the term.

Europe’s Expanding Bank Crisis

May 27, 2016Ā As other problems divert attention, southern Europe’s banks continue to struggle.

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