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In North Africa, Signs of a Turkish Revival

Dec. 28, 2017 Turkey is trying to strengthen ties in areas once held by the Ottomans.

On the Origins of the Conflict in Yemen

Dec. 28, 2017 As is often the case, the current civil war has historical and geographical beginnings.

The War Over Season’s Greetings

Dec. 27, 2017 “Merry Christmas” is a religious greeting that has become a secular one.

Chinaā€™s Thin Red Line

Dec. 27, 2017 For Beijing, financial risk, poverty and pollution are more subversive than any nation-state.

Russia and Chinaā€™s Alliance of Convenience

Dec. 26, 2017 A common enemy isn’tĀ the basis for a stable, enduring partnership.

The Limits of Chinaā€™s Economic Power

Dec. 25, 2017 Beijing’s efforts to coerce countries into doing what it wants have been ineffective.

Power on the Periphery of Europe

Dec. 22, 2017 BritainĀ and Poland are increasing cooperation as the EU fragments.

When Cyberwarfare Goes Offline

Dec. 21, 2017 The risks associated with carrying out a cyberattack may have gotten substantially greater.

2017 Forecast: Year-end Report Card

Dec. 21, 2017 Itā€™s time to look back on how we fared this year.

Putinā€™s ā€˜Mission Accomplishedā€™ Moment in Syria

Dec. 20, 2017 In the Middle East, todayā€™s successes can be tomorrowā€™s failures.

In South Africa, New Leadership Wonā€™t Fix Old Problems

Dec. 20, 2017Ā Ending government corruption would do nothing to address the countryā€™s legacy of inequality.

In Austria, Europeā€™s Latest Battle Is Brewing

Dec. 19, 2017 The new Austrian government could be paving the way for a new coalition in Europe.

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