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The Road to Four Months That Changed the World

Thirty years ago, on Nov. 9, 1989, the Berlin Wall fell. This was the beginning of a period that would change the world. When...

Daily Memo: Bolivian Political Uncertainty, a Slew of Sanctions, Chinese Market Distortion

Bolivia's president resigns, and the U.S. and EU threaten new sanctions.

In Central Asia, Can China Really Compete With Russia?

Chinese influence in Russia’s historical sphere of influence is growing.

In the US, a Farm Bankruptcy Bulge

Across the U.S. agriculture industry, Chapter 12 bankruptcy filings for farms have increased 24 percent over the past year.

A History of the Intermarium: Or, Poland’s Place in the World

Being suspended between the world’s oceans and the Eurasian landmass is a blessing and a curse.

Daily Memo: NATO’s Future, Iranian Oil Tankers, European Aid

The French president expresses doubt in NATO's viability, and Iran reports two previously undisclosed attacks on its vessels.

Daily Memo: Iran’s Uranium Enrichment, US-China Trade Talks, Beijing Concessions

Iran announces an increase in its uranium enrichment levels, and U.S.-China trade talks hit a snag.

If Firms Leave China, Will US Tariffs Follow?

Expanding the trade war to other manufacturing hubs could hurt the United States’ overarching goals.

Daily Memo: Hardships in Turkey, Signs of Hope for Qatar, an Agreement in Yemen

Reports show declining economic conditions in Turkey, and signs indicate efforts to resolve a rift in the Gulf.

Toward a Theory of Journalistic Objectivity

Last Sunday, I received an email from a close friend telling me and others that after 60 years he was canceling his subscription to...

Daily Memo: An East Asian Trade Deal, a Reprieve for Huawei, an Update on Iran’s Nuclear Program

Asian countries near the signing of a trade pact, and the U.S. eases pressure on Huawei.

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