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Why Erdogan Can’t Give Up on Istanbul

The local mayoral race will be re-held, but time isn’t on the president’s side.

Iran’s Inevitable Ultimatum

From Tehran’s point of view, resuming the nuclear weapons program is all it has left.

The US, Iran and a New American Deployment

Iran’s influence has spread across the Middle East, and the U.S. is pushing back.

China Struggles to Contain an Outbreak

More than 1 million pigs have been culled already to contain the outbreak of African swine fever.

Why Banning the Brotherhood Won’t Work

Calling its members terrorists will only create more terrorists.

Russia Tightens Its Grip on Donbass

Moscow is making moves to solidify its control over eastern Ukraine.

The Nation and Happiness: Definitions and Contradictions

Last week’s installment in my geopolitics series received a mixed response from readers. There were three main arguments against my article on the relationship...

Indonesia’s Trip Down the Belt and Road

China needs a strategic ally in Indonesia. Will BRI do the trick?

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