The way negotiators approach the talks reflects the maturity of their respective countries.
Thereās a belief that U.S. policy has fundamentally changed. It hasnāt.
If our graphics are any indication, it should be an interesting year.
Perception matters when there aren’t many options.
Its politics have drifted from the EU, but Poland’s economy and national security strategy still revolve around membership.
GDP figures aren’t the only numbers that fall prey to manipulation and fabrication.
Turkey scrambles in response to new U.S. security plans at Syria’s border.
Beijing will use what leverage it has to prevent the U.S. from taking a tougher stance on trade.
An entente with the South is unlikely but worth considering.
Canadian officials are eager to reach a deal.
Though crude oil prices are expected to hover around $60 a barrel in 2018 and 2019, that’s not enough to buoy Russia’s economy.
Despite setting up “de-escalation zones” in Syria, the three countries are at odds.
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