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The Instability of Britain

Brexit is less important than the increasing fragility of Britain and the British Isles.

Daily Memo: Russia’s Economy, Backstop Concerns, Iranian Budget Choices

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Remembering to Forget World War II

People tend to compare every modern conflict to Hitler and the Nazis. They shouldn’t.

The Myth of Credibility

Whether two states can cooperate with each other is a consequence of shared interests, not the cause.

Daily Memo: Disputes Over Trade and Nuclear Arms

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The Centurieslong Contest for the Black Sea

The region has been the subject of countless conflicts, and the fighting isn’t going to stop anytime soon.

Dissenting Opinions: On an Intervention in Venezuela

George Friedman and Jacob L. Shapiro offer different perspectives on a potential intervention.

Daily Memo: Oil Problems for Venezuela, Nuclear Problems for Iran

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5G, China and the Race to Dominate High-Tech

How Beijing plans to dominate 5G technology, and how the West plans to stop it.

Daily Memo: Updates on Venezuela, Trade and Tech Wars With China

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The Russian Crisis

Vladimir Putin failed to keep his promise to create a modern economy. Now he has to pay the price.

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