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Trumpā€™s Mad Dog

Dec. 7, 2016Ā It has become rare for top military officers to stand up to their civilian leaders.

Italyā€™s ā€˜Noā€™ Vote

Dec. 6, 2016Ā A shakeup of the political establishment is just getting started.

False News

Dec. 5, 2016 It has always existed, but never has been particularly effective.

Trump, Taiwan and an Uproar

Dec. 5, 2016Ā Putting China on the defensive.

South America: A Different View of Internationalism

Dec. 2, 2016Ā In many ways, South America remains an outsider looking in.

OPECā€™s Prisonerā€™s Dilemma

Dec. 1, 2016 OPEC countries have an agreement on production, but will they abide by it?

The Fallout from Saudi Arabiaā€™s Economic Downslide

Dec. 1, 2016Ā The kingdom could face challenges due to economic strains and plunging oil prices.

Anomalies in Russia

Nov. 30, 2016 Are Russiaā€™s banks failing or recovering?

Nationalism, Internationalism and New Politics

Nov. 30, 2016Ā A new political dichotomy is replacing the old left vs. right divide.

A Tale of Two Economies: Russia and the US

Nov. 29, 2016 Regionalization can reveal much about countriesā€™ economic structure and relative power.

Fidel Castro

Nov. 28, 2016Ā His image as a revolutionary is built more on myth than reality.

Islam and Terrorism

Nov. 28, 2016 Clarity in defining the enemy is essential to waging war.

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