Japan’s post-war reliance on the U.S. may be obsolete if Korea talks succeed.
Tehran is fighting a much more dire battle.
Despite their comparable geography and similar origins, Venezuela can’t hope to soon match its neighbor’s relative stability.
China is trying to convince the world of its military prowess in the South China Sea, just as trade talks heat up.
Pyongyang thinks a deal is possible that would end the standoff largely on its own terms.
All sides have a vested interest in keeping the agreement intact.
Europe is still struggling to deal with the effects of the refugee crisis.
Even the most powerful ones are constrained by impersonal forces.
Its new leaders had to moderate their anti-establishment campaign stances.
Their shared perspectives on Europe’s future are bringing them together.
It’s always been hard to tell just what everyone wanted in Syria. Thanks to Iran, we now have a clearer idea.
Though much has changed in the past two and a half years, there is much bigger change coming in the future.
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