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Daily Memo: European Pipelines, Oil Prices, Fights Over Fishing Rights

All the news worth knowing today.

Brexit: Between a Border Poll and a Backstop

In Brexit negotiations, the Irish question is proving the most difficult to answer.

Daily Memo: Antitrust in Europe, Australia Strikes Back at China

All the news worth knowing today.

The Instability of Britain

Brexit is less important than the increasing fragility of Britain and the British Isles.

Daily Memo: Russia’s Economy, Backstop Concerns, Iranian Budget Choices

All the news worth knowing today.

Remembering to Forget World War II

People tend to compare every modern conflict to Hitler and the Nazis. They shouldnā€™t.

The Myth of Credibility

Whether two states can cooperate with each other is a consequence of shared interests, not the cause.

Daily Memo: Disputes Over Trade and Nuclear Arms

All the news worth knowing today.

Dissenting Opinions: On an Intervention in Venezuela

George Friedman and Jacob L. Shapiro offer different perspectives on a potential intervention.

Daily Memo: Oil Problems for Venezuela, Nuclear Problems for Iran

All the news worth knowing today.

The Centurieslong Contest for the Black Sea

The region has been the subject of countless conflicts, and the fighting isnā€™t going to stop anytime soon.

5G, China and the Race to Dominate High-Tech

How Beijing plans to dominate 5G technology, and how the West plans to stop it.

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