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Starting Over in Venezuela

Internal differences have again prevented the political opposition from achieving its goals.

Daily Memo: The U.S. to Deploy Troops to Saudi Arabia

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Israeli Gridlock

Whether Israel is dragged into a third election this year will depend on whether Netanyahu abdicates power or is forced to step down as leader of the Likud party.

Is There Hope for the US-China Relationship?

A strategic rivalry that results in military conflict would be disastrous for all.

Daily Memo: Saudi Attack Update, Interest Rates Spike, Russia and North Korea

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Russia’s Oil Conundrum

Revenue from oil exports may be flowing into Russia, but Moscow can’t decide how to spend the money.

Daily Memo: The US and Iran, Turkey in the Eastern Med, the Taliban in Tehran

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US Military Options in Iran

The United States has openly accused Iran of being behind the drone and cruise missile attacks on Saudi Arabia’s largest oil refinery. Now the...

Daily Memo: Oil Prices Spike, Australia and Russia Court India, Auto Workers Strike

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The Geopolitics of Iran’s Refinery Attack

A Yemeni rebel group aligned with Iran took credit for a drone attack against Saudi Arabia’s main oil refinery this weekend. The range, payload...

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