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Hyper-Democracy and the Rise of Trump

March 17, 2016 Primary elections lend weight to political extremes.

Syria and Unwarranted Optimism

March 16, 2016 Since Putin announced Russia’s withdrawal, diplomats and media have been unreasonably hopeful about the future of the Syrian civil war.

Why Putin Went into Syria

March 15, 2016 Russia’s true intentions didn’t have much to do with propping up the Assad regime.

The US Pivot to Everywhere

March 14, 2016 U.S. strategy demands more of a pirouette than a pivot.

Shaping a Presidential Legacy

March 11, 2016 The limits of Obama’s office played a significant role in creating his ‘doctrine.’

Islamic State and the Possibility of Chemical Weapons

March 10, 2016 If IS is able to develop such weapons, the U.S. will have to change its strategy.

The US and Israel Drift Apart

March 9, 2016 The two nations’ strong relationship has faded along with the Cold War strategies that brought them together in the first place.

Nancy and Ronald Reagan

March 8, 2016 The complexity of power and family.

The Greatly Exaggerated Rumors of Islamic State’s Demise

March 7, 2016 IS’ position in Syria and Iraq remains strong, despite reports to the contrary.

The Significance of US, Indian and Japanese Naval Exercises

March 4, 2016 While most joint drills are routine gestures, these signal an interesting shift.

Uncovering What Will Happen for Rising Powers

March 3, 2016 A deeper look at how our geopolitical model informs our forecasts.

Oil Rallies, Fantasies Surge

March 2, 2016 Prices may have risen in the past couple weeks, but the oil crisis is not over.

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