Reality Check

Feb. 12, 2016 As Moscow gains ground in Syria, it is faltering in almost every other state objective.

Feb. 11, 2016 The EU’s six founding members may deepen integration among themselves, while leaving the rest to follow their own paths.

Feb. 10, 2016 Protests during New Year celebrations may not spell trouble for the Communist Party.

Feb. 9, 2016 With the economic downturn now firmly established, it will be important to watch how Beijing responds.

Feb. 8, 2016 Polls are now less reliable in predicting the outcome of elections, as we witnessed after the recent Iowa caucuses.

Feb. 5, 2016 Tensions between the two countries have heightened again, although this is not surprising when viewed in historical context.

Feb. 4, 2016 Incapable of protecting against its main threats on its own, Tokyo is caught between self-reliance and dependency.

Feb. 3, 2016 The deal is supposed to give members more power over EU legislation but does not address the core objections of the union’s critics.

Feb. 2, 2016 While much of the world is in a downturn, things may be looking up for Buenos Aires.

Feb. 1, 2016 A radio broadcast from Afghanistan raises the question: Could IS expand into the region?

Jan. 29, 2016 Pacific powers rattle their sabers, but strategic interests will preclude outright combat.

Jan. 28, 2016 The EU so far has not recognized that the Italian banking crisis is a European crisis.