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Colombia’s Fragile Stability

It’s better off than other countries in the region, but that’s not enough to cope with the challenges coming down the road.

Russia and Ukraine Spar Over the Kerch Strait

The main issue here is Ukrainian fragility, not Russian aggression.

Examining Canada’s Debt Exposure

The country’s mounting debt is creating vulnerabilities that could make recovery more difficult in the event of another recession.

Thanksgiving: A Monument to a Nation

Here’s to a holiday that helped rescue the U.S. from its own self-destruction.

Merkel’s Twilight Arrives

Angela Merkel’s legacy may not be all she hoped for – but her successor won’t have it much easier.

What We’re Reading: On Saudi Arabia and On Authoritarianism

Weekly reviews of what’s on our bookshelves.

Daily Memo: Asia-Pacific Intrigue, a Win for Greece, Middle East Diplomacy

All the news worth knowing today.

Daily Memo: Influence-Peddling in Iraq, Eurozone Budget

All the news worth knowing today.

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