Reality Check

Russia and the U.S. see the situation differently – as they must.

Blinding Russian intelligence at a time like this would be dangerous.

North Korea can afford to keep China at arm’s length only for so long.

Global confidence in the dollar isn’t waning simply because the U.S. is buying less foreign oil.

Violence is making it harder for companies to operate in the country.

For all its recent threats, Washington doesn’t want a trade war.

The Sino-U.S. diplomatic dance over Taiwan has outlasted the strategic environment in which it began.

The kingdoms of Earth are still driven by oil, but the world is not short of oil right now.

Germany needs Poland’s help, if it isn’t already too late.

The Russian leader understands that the appearance of weakness is more dangerous than the weakness itself.

The crackdown on cocaine production has opened the door for groups outside of the country.

Local governments are also susceptible to the growing rot in the Chinese financial system.