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Russiaā€™s Balancing Act in Syria

The war is coming to an end, and so too might be some of Moscowā€™s alliances.

On Huawei, the US and UK Diverge

The West canā€™t agree on how to handle threats posed by Chinaā€™s telecommunication giants.

The US, Germany and the Strategic Divide in Europe

The NATO divide is not just a trans-Atlantic split but a European one as well.

What We’re Reading: Ukrainian History

Weekly reviews of whatā€™s on our bookshelves.

Authoritarianism in the Information Age

The internet is the worldā€™s greatest source of knowledge. Governments are learning how to use it for old, familiar purposes.

Daily Memo: Germany’s Worldview, Pressure on Pakistan, Mexico’s Oil

All the news worth knowing today.

The Battle for Thailandā€™s Future

Chinaā€™s rise is changing Thailand, inside and out. Will the U.S. push back?

Daily Memo: Trade Talks, Peace Talks, Sideline Talks

All the news worth knowing today.

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