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What a Recession Would Mean for Brazil

The country’s recent economic figures aren’t inspiring much hope that it will return to high growth rates.

1989-1992: A Global Pivot

It was a time that changed everything.

Recession, Synchronized and Desynchronized

Three of the world's largest economies are showing signs of a downturn.

Daily Memo: Tensions in Kashmir, Rockets in Israel

All the news worth knowing today.

Conflicting Claims in the South China Sea

Taking stock of claims and capabilities in the South China Sea.

George Friedman’s Thoughts: China and a Global Economic Contraction

The protests in Hong Kong must be understood in the context of a global economic slowdown.

Ruptures in the Yemen Coalition

Clashes between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates may indicate a deeper strategic divide between the two.

In the Yuan, Washington Finds Its Latest Trade War Target

The U.S. is running out of ways to escalate the trade war with China.

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