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Ukraine, Russia and Recent Fighting

Feb. 8, 2017 What flare-ups in eastern Ukraine tell us about the conflict.

US Policy on South China Sea Hasnā€™t Changed

Feb. 7, 2017Ā Gen. James Mattisā€™ recent comments made waves in China, but they do not represent a shift in policy.

Leading Power: A Look at Japan vs. China

Feb. 6, 2017 A comparison of the two countries’ economies reveals how Japan will emerge as East Asia’s dominant power.

Germany Buys Time from China

Feb. 6, 2017 The news that China has become Germanyā€™s largest trading partner merits a closer look.

The Importance of Australia to the United States

Feb. 3, 2017Ā Personalities aside, both countries need each other.

Iranā€™s Economy Is Bouncing Back

Feb. 2, 2017 A year after the U.S. agreed to lift sanctions, Iran is recovering its regional influence.

Exploring the US-Mexico Trade Relationship

Feb. 2, 2017Ā With the future of NAFTA potentially in jeopardy, the time has come to take a closer look at the significance of this relationship and the possible effects of change.

Poland Takes on Russia

Feb. 1, 2017Ā As it forges stronger ties in Ukraine, Warsaw is looking more like a regional power.

Immigration Chaos

Feb. 1, 2017Ā As long as illegal immigration is permitted, the foundations of American culture are at risk.

Kazakhstan Changing to Secure Continuity

Jan. 31, 2017 At stake is the stability of Central Asia.

Russia-US Relations in 2017

Jan. 30, 2017Ā The recent phone call between Trump and Putin has set off speculation over where the two countriesā€™ relationship is headed.

Game Time

Jan. 30, 2017 Will Trump be able to accomplish his agenda?

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