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In Iraq, Local Protests Could Have Wider Implications

The demonstrations in an oil-rich region could exacerbate the problem of declining spare oil capacity.

Daily Memo: Protests in Iraq, a Presidential Meeting in Helsinki

All the news worth knowing today.

Daily Memo: Updates on Iraq Oil Protests, Japan’s Remilitarization

All the news worth knowing this weekend.

A Trade War Heats Up

Checking the pulse of our annual predictions, every two weeks.

In the US Trade War, Vietnam Waits With Open Arms

The manufacturing exodus from China will likely benefit others in Southeast Asia.

Turkey and Iran: A Rivalry Reborn

Competition is unavoidable, but it won’t resemble the wars of old.

Russia’s Iraq War

Russia is showing signs of mission creep in Syria.

Daily Memo: Mercenaries, Executive Powers, NATO Takeaways

All the news worth knowing today.

Imagining the Trump-Putin Talks

To get what he wants, Trump needs to come up with a radical strategy.

The Trump Doctrine

All presidential doctrines represent a consistent end imposed by necessity.

Daily Memo: Trade War Updates, NATO Intrigue, Balkan Diplomacy

All the news worth knowing today.

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